West Midlands man charged after gun and ammo found at his home

A West Midlands man has been charged after officers from the National Crime Agency found a gun and ammunition at his home.

46-year-old Stefan Feynes from Warwick was arrested by armed officers on Thursday, and has been remanded in custody ahead of his appearance before magistrates later today.

The force say unlawfully held firearms can end up in the hands of the wrong people.

The NCA said: "Fenyes, 46, from Warwick was arrested by armed NCA officers at Tachbrook Park Drive on the morning of 20th March.

"His address was searched and a self-loading pistol with magazine and eight rounds of ammunition was discovered. Fenyes was arrested and taken into custody where he was questioned by NCA officers.

"He was later charged with possessing a prohibited weapon, the importation of a prohibited weapon and the possession of ammunition. Fenyes has been remanded in custody and will appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court on Saturday 22nd March."

NCA branch operations manager Rick Mackenzie said: "We have recovered a viable firearm with several rounds of ammunition.

"Unlawfully held guns and ammunition can end up in the hands of organised criminal groups where they are used to cause fear and devastation within our communities.

"The NCA is committed to protecting the public against the threat of firearms and our work with partners both in the UK and overseas continues."

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