Man arrested at Birmingham Airport charged after gun and ammunition seized in Wednesbury

West Midlands Police confirmed that Mitchell Rosamond had been charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition, having an imitation gun with intent to cause fear of violence and affray.

The 33-year-old was arrested at Birmingham Airport on Wednesday, with a house on Booth Road in Wednesbury being searched and the firearm and ammunition uncovered.

Rosamond was remanded to appear before Wolverhampton Magistrates Court on Thursday, while a 57-year-old man, who was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm, has been bailed pending further enquiries.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We've charged a man following the recovery of a converted handgun and ammunition from an address in Sandwell.

"We seized them after arresting a man from the airport and then searching an address in Booth Road, Wednesbury, yesterday.

"Mitchell Rosamond, aged 33, has now been charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition, having an imitation gun with intent to cause fear of violence and affray.

"He was remanded to appear before Wolverhampton Magistrates Court today.

"A 57-year-old man who was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm has been bailed pending further enquiries.

"Anyone with information about serious and organised crime in their neighbourhood, should report it to us via 101. 

"In case of an emergency, dial 999. Alternatively, reports can be made anonymously via the independent charity, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."