Charles Frimpong, a 23-year-old man from Pinner, was among five men who have been convicted of firearms offences after officers received two loaded semi-automatic firearms from a vehicle in East London.
All were found guilty of conspiracy to possess two firearms and conspiracy to possess ammunition on Wednesday, March 4, following a trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
On February 11, 2019, at about 19:50, armed officers attempted to stop a silver Vauxhall Astra in Ewhurst Close, E1, as a result of a proactive police operation.
However, as officers approached the vehicle, five male occupants decamped and sprinted from the scene, leaving the engine running. One of the males was seen by officers to discard a firearm as they were chased.
Frimpong, along with two of the others, were chased, detained and arrested by officers at the scene.
Officers searched the abandoned vehicle and surrounding area and found two semi-automatic firearms – one inside a rucksack on the front passenger seat and one on the floor near to the car, which the man had discarded earlier.
Both weapons, 8mm modified handguns, were loaded and one had the hammer cocked to fire.
A balaclava along with a box containing plastic latex gloves were also recovered.
During their interviews, all four denied knowing anything about the firearms. They were all subsequently charged the next day.
Detectives carried out a number of enquiries and identified Robinson as the fifth occupant of the car. He was arrested on Tuesday, 23 April 2019 and charged the next day.
Detective inspector Glenn Butler, from Specialist Crime, said: ”I have no doubt that the firearms recovered would have been used to cause serious or even fatal injuries in the hands of those convicted or others.
“I would like to thank my team, supported by firearm officers, for their dedication and commitment in removing illegally held firearms from the streets of London. Both firearms were loaded and thankfully police action on the day prevented them from being discharged.”
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