Murder suspect & firearms seized in morning raid in Birmingham city centre

A man was arrested in Birmingham city centre on suspicion of conspiracy to murder after police officers carried out an arrest warrant.

On Thursday (June 29) morning, officers from West Midlands Police’ Major Crimes Team carried out an arrest warrant in Upper Marshall Street in Birmingham city centre.

A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder, possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, and possession of an illegal firearm. He was arrested in relation to an incident in Washwood Heath in April 2023 when a man was shot in the abdomen and leg.

The 21-year-old remains in custody as not only did officers recover two handguns but also a quantity of cash and Class A drugs along with a number of cutting agents, scales and drug bags.

West Midlands Police: “We’ve recently launched a major new operation to target serious and organised crime across the West Midlands, and bring offenders to justice.

“Operation Target sees West Midlands Police taking a defiant stand against a range of serious and organised crime offences – from drug dealing and burglary, to cyber-crime and fraud. Officers are using local intelligence, seizing goods, carrying out warrants and targeting offenders as part of Op Target’s ongoing crackdown against serious and organised crime.”