Uzi Found In Stolen Car

This Uzi sub-machine gun – complete with silencer and ammunition – has been found in a stolen car parked in south London.

Police recovered the cache after removing the vehicle and carrying out a forensic search.

Officers from the Specialist Crime Proactive Syndicates seized the vehicle at 12.00pm on November 16 in Appach Road, Brixton Hill.

They were engaged in an operation to tackle serious violence.

The subsequent search of the vehicle found a bag containing an Uzi SMG, the silencer and the ammunition. 

The firearm will now undergo analysis.

Detective Superintendent Steve Ellen, from Specialist Crime South, said: “This is a significant recovery.

“A loaded machine gun has been taken off the streets thanks to the ongoing work of our officers tackling gang violence in the capital.

“Our investigation is in its early stages but we will be working to establish who left the firearm in the vehicle and whether it has been used in any criminality. 

“I would encourage anyone with information about violent crime to contact police or Crimestoppers.”

There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.