Man, 20, charged with nine offences after police carry out warrants in Birmingham

A 20-year-old man has been charged with nine offences in Birmingham after more than 80 zombie knives, ammunition and drugs were recovered by police officers.

The County Lines Taskforce (CLTF) at West Midlands Police said that after warrants were carried out in Birmingham yesterday (Thursday, August 21) the 20-year-old man was arrested in connection with an investigation into the sale of weapons and drug dealing in the 'Pablo' drug line.

A total of of more than 87 zombie knives, over £4,000 in cash, crack cocaine, heroin and cannabis were found.

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Mohammed Khan, 20, of Adderley Gardens in Birmingham has now been charged with the following nine offences:

• Possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply
• Possession of heroin with intent to supply
• Possession of cannabis with intent to supply
• Being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine
• Being concerned in the supply of crack heroin
• Being concerned in the supply of cannabis
• Acquiring, using, possessing criminal property
• Possession of ammunition without a certificate
• Market combat knife for purpose of sale or hire

Detective Inspector Mark Robinson, from CLTF, said:

"This has been great work from the team securing these charges. Importantly, we have taken over 80 zombie knives off the streets.

"This charge in relation to the sale of knives is the first of its kind for West Midlands Police, championing the drive to support the national enquiry in relation to knives."