- Feb 26, 2015
- 1 min read

Teenagers were arrested after Police found a Loaded Gun in Formby.....

Three teenagers were arrested and a loaded gun was recovered from a home in Formby. Police executed a warrant at a house on Bolton Close at around 11pm.

An extensive search of the house was carried out an a small black handgun was found.

The house remains cordoned off and searches are continuing today.

The gun is undergoing further examination and an investigation into the full circumstances surrounding the incident is continuing.

An 18-year-old man from Southport and two 17-year-old males from Formby were arrested at the property on suspicion of possession of a firearm. They were taken to a police station on Merseyside where they are being questioned by detectives.

Detective Inspector Richie Jones, Matrix Serious Organised Crime, said: “The handgun that has been recovered will be subject to further examination but at this stage we believe it is a viable weapon.

“This was an excellent find and a potentially lethal firearm has now been taken off the streets.

“I would like to take this opportunity to reassure communities throughout Sefton that we will be relentless in our efforts to tackle serious and organised crime and bring those who use or store firearms to justice.

“I’d continue to appeal to people with information about serious and organised crime taking place where they live to contact MSOC Officers on 0800 230 0600. Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.