A man has been arrested by Metropolitan police and then jailed for firearms offences following an investigation by detectives from the Specialist Crime Command.
Younes Serroukh, 21 (23.08.98) of Cumberland Street, SW1 was sentenced to a total of eight year’s imprisonment at Isleworth Crown Court on Friday, 29 May.
He had previously been convicted of the following charges:
– Possession of a firearm with ammunition;
– Possession of ammunition;
– Possession of drugs;
– Possession of criminal property namely large quantity of cash.
On Tuesday, 14 January, as part of an intelligence-led operation, officers executed a search warrant at Serroukh’s home address.
During the search, they found a firearm loaded with five bullets inside one of his coats hanging in his bedroom. They also found a quantity of cannabis, an assortment of shotgun cartridges and £30,000 in cash.
Detective Sergeant Stuart Wood, the officer in the case, said: “This conviction and sentencing is a further example of the work we carry out to take guns off the streets.
“This weapon was loaded, and could have taken someone’s life. Serroukh has started a lengthy prison sentence for his criminal activities. Tackling violent crime is a priority for the Met, and we remain committed to arresting anyone who possesses a weapon.”
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