Teenager charged with firearm and drug offences

A 19-year-old man from Luton has been charged following the execution of a warrant in the Dallow area of Luton last Thursday (6 March).

Bedfordshire Police’s Boson Guns and Gangs team carried out an intelligence-led operation resulting in the arrest of the individual and the discovery of a large quantity of cannabis and several weapons, including firearms.

The man was charged with drugs and firearms offences and appeared at Luton Magistrates’ Court on Friday (7 March), where he was remanded into custody pending a future hearing on 7 April.

Detective Inspector Graham Newton from the Boson team said: “This outcome is a result of exceptionally diligent investigative work from the whole team and information received from the wider community. We are dedicated to dismantling serious and organised crime and taking drugs and weapons off the street plays a big part in keeping our communities safe.”

“Intelligence from across the community means our hard work and efforts can get positive results like this. We ask that everyone continues to tell us what they see and hear to help us put these criminals behind bars.”

Anyone with concerns about drug dealing and anti-social behaviour in their community can report it to us online.

Alternatively, you can report information to Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111.