Man, 37, charged after gun found in West Lothian home

A 37-year-old man has been charged after a gun was found in a house in West Lothian.
By Jamie McKenzie
Published 27th Jul 2020, 14:22 BST
Updated 27th Jul 2020, 14:22 BST
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Drugs and stolen property were also recovered from the property in Mosside Drive, Blackburn on Friday July 24 as part of inquiries into a housebreaking which happened in the town.

Police confirmed a 37-year-old man has been charged in connection with the incident and he is due to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court today.

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Detective Inspector Nick Brookfield, based at Livingston CID, said: "Enquiries are ongoing to establish any further potential criminality.

The gun, drugs and stolen property were found in a property in Mosside Drive, Blackburn, West Lothian. Pic: GoogleThe gun, drugs and stolen property were found in a property in Mosside Drive, Blackburn, West Lothian. Pic: Google
The gun, drugs and stolen property were found in a property in Mosside Drive, Blackburn, West Lothian. Pic: Google

"This police activity was carried out as part of Operation Rampion which targets acquisitive crime in the local area such as theft, fraud and robbery.

"Information from the public can be vital and if anyone has any information about suspected criminality or perhaps they've been offered property in unusual circumstances, please contact us on 101."