Police find stash of weapons and Class A drugs in Kingstanding home, man charged

A man has been charged after police discovered find ammunition and Class A drugs at a city home. Delivio Burke was due to appear in court.

West Midlands Police said officers acted on information and carried out searches at an address in Kingstanding on May 1. Officers also discovered incapacitant spray.

The 21-year-old has been charged with possession of a weapon, ammunition, and drugs with intent to supply.

He was remanded to appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court yesterday, Thursday, May 2.

West Midlands Police stated, “Were committed to removing weapons from our streets and we're carrying out regular activity across the city. We're currently running Operation Target which sees us take a defiant stand against a range of serious and organised crime offences,"

"Anyone with information about serious and organised crime in their neighbourhood, should report it to us via 101 or Live Chat. In case of an emergency, dial 999. Alternatively, reports can be made anonymously via the independent charity, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."