Man and teenager arrested as weapons and cash recovered by police in Birmingham

Armed officers from West Midlands Police were alerted to reports of a gun being seen in a car on June 1 and after tracking it down, brought it to a stop on Coventry Road.

A 23-year-old man was arrested next to the car, while a 16-year-old boy was arrested after a short foot chase, with a subsequent search of the car uncovering a Rambo knife, as well as a firearm and a large amount of cash.

The two men were arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm, possession of a blade, and money laundering and remain in custody for questioning.

Rambo knife recovered

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "A man and a teenage boy have been arrested in Small Heath after our officers recovered a gun, a knife, and a large amount of cash.

"We were called to reports a gun had been seen in a car in the Small Heath area on June 1.

"Armed officers tracked it down, and brought it to a stop on Coventry Road last night just before 10pm.

"A 23-year-old man was detained next to the car, and a boy aged 16 was detained nearby following a short foot chase.

"A Rambo knife was recovered from the car, and during subsequent searches officers also recovered a large amount of cash and a firearm.

"The two currently remain in police custody and are being questioned on suspicion of possession of a firearm, possession of a blade, and money laundering.

"We’re committed to taking dangerous weapons off the streets of the West Midlands, and your information can be invaluable.

"You can speak to us via 101, or speak to Crimestoppers completely anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.

"In an emergency, always call 999."