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Six men are currently in custody after being arrested as part of the on-going crackdown to tackle gun crime in the city.
The men, aged between 17 and 19, were arrested on suspicion of firearms offences after suspicious activity was reported on Pine Avenue in Smethwick last night (23/08).
The men were stopped in a car on Aston Lane, Aston at around 2.25AM this morning (24/08), following reports they were in possession of a firearm.
Investigations are on-going and the men remain in police custody.
Superintendent Mat Shaer, who is leading on the crackdown, said: “Our priority is to protect members of the community from people who carry weapons or commit crime.
“If you have any information call officers on 101.”
(Image: Steve Zacharanda)
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