Police name Birmingham man charged with firearms offence in Wolverhampton

Two men are appearing before Wolverhampton magistrates today (Wednesday, March 27) charged with firearms offences.

Both were arrested at a property in Hobgate Road in Heath Town on Monday.

Koketso Ximba, aged 21, from Wolverhampton, is charged with possession of a shotgun with intent to cause fear of violence, possession of a Class B drug and being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine.

James Harries, aged 45, from Birmingham, is charged with possessing a shortened shotgun and possession of an offensive weapon.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “We are continuing to tackle gun crime as part of Operation Target, which sees us taking a defiant stand against a range of serious and organised crime offences – from drug dealing and burglary to cyber-crime and fraud. 

“Anyone with information about those involved in serious, organised crime across Wolverhampton is urged to pass information to police by calling 101, reporting via Live Chat online or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”