Published:
4:32 PM April 24, 2021
This shotgun was seized by police making an arrest in Canning Town on Friday (April 23).
- Credit: MPS
A shotgun, counterfeit cash and money have been seized by police making an arrest.
A 21 year-old man was arrested at an address in Canning Town on Friday, April 23 where the weapon was found.
Det Insp Matt Webb from operation trident said: This seizure of a firearm and arrest is another win for law enforcement who are making significant headway in removing lethal weapons from the streets, arresting dangerous and violent individuals, and protecting the public.
The suspect was arrested for possession of class A and B drugs as well as for possession of a firearm. He was taken into custody.
“As we have previously said, it appears the group were being filmed for the purposes of a music video, with professional looking camera equipment.
“It then appears that the group have become involved in an altercation with another group of people who arrived at the scene. During this incident one of the groups produced and discharged a firearm and both groups then fled the scene.
“The victim was an innocent bystander and was left seriously injured in the street.
He added: “Over the course of this investigation we have spoken to a number of people and been contacted by local residents who have been disgusted by this horrific incident and have wanted to share with us what they know.