A GUN has been found underneath a driver’s seat after police stopped a car in Brandon.
A 33-year-old woman from Leamington was stopped in a carpark in the village near Coventry yesterday (Thursday June 8), and a revolver pistol was found following a subsequent search.
The Vauxhall Astra, which had been reported stolen, was found to have had the number plates replaced.
The suspect was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm, and theft of a motor vehicle.
A 37-year-old male was also arrested for the alleged offences. Enquiries are ongoing.
Det Cons Ross Kirby said: “Firearms are serious business, and we’re very happy we’ve managed to take another one out of circulation.
“Although offences involving non-air firearms have seen a small increase between 2021-2022 in the UK, the overall trend over the past five years has been a decline in total offences – a direct result of the concerted efforts of police across the country.”
