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Shotgun cartridges found in Bootle
MERSEYSIDE Police have confirmed that shotgun cartridges have been found in
Bootle, on Wednesday, 22 March 2017.
Officers discovered a bag containing live shotgun cartridges while searching an
area of the old cemetery on Irlam Road and Church Green this morning.
Officers from the Matrix Serious and Organised Crime Team found the ammunition,
which has been recovered for forensic examination.
Chief Inspector Clare Jenkins said:- "We searched this area following
information provided by the community. This recovery means there is less
ammunition on our streets that could be used to cause fear, harm or even worse
in our communities. The force is relentless in its pursuit of those involved in
gun crime and will continue to carry out searches such as these to make our
streets safer. Officers searched this area after receiving Information from the
community, which again proves how vital the public can be in our fight against
gun crime. This discovery has been brought about through continued work with the
community as part of our on going pursuit to reduce firearms possession and
discharges across Merseyside. The ammunition will be taken away and examined by
crime scene investigators. I'd urge anyone who has any information about
firearms in their community, to get in contact with officers from the Matrix
Serious and Organised Crime gun crime hotline on:- 0800 230 0600 or
Crimestoppers anonymously on:- 0800 555 111." |
