Drugs and firearm recovered after car was stopped by police in Mansfield

Police have recovered a large amount of drugs and a firearm after a car was pulled over in Mansfield.
By Andy Done-Johnson
Published 2nd Sep 2021, 15:47 BST
Updated 2nd Sep 2021, 15:47 BST
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The man is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday, September 2) charged in connection with the recovery of the gun and drugs.

Police searched a house in Kimberley Road, Borrowash, Derbyshire, on August 31, and found a handgun, drugs and other items consistent with drug dealing.

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Officers searched the property following the recovery of a large quantity of cannabis from a car that was stopped in Blenheim Lane, Mansfield earlier the same day.

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Jamie Hannis, 22, of Kimberley Road, Borrowash, is charged with possessing a firearm and possession with intent to supply class B drugs and possession with intent to supply class A drugs.

Detective Inspector Ruby Burrow, from Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Firearms offences are incredibly serious and we will always look to take action against anyone found to be in illegal possession of a gun.”

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