17-year-old boy arrested after gun found at a property in Coventry
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after a gun was found at a property in Coventry.
Officers were called to the address in the Potter's Green area on Tuesday morning shortly after 9am.
They found a gun, ammunition, and arrested the 17-year-old boy on suspicion of possessing a firearm.
He has since been bailed with strict conditions as police carry out further enquiries.
West Midlands Police say they're running 'Operation Target', which sees them take a stand against a range of serious and organised crime offences.Officers use local intelligence, seize goods, carry out warrants and target offenders as part of Op Target's ongoing crackdown.
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