5 Year Sentence For Teenage Gang Member After Handgun Found in Bedroom

Hi and welcome to this Jason King Insight.

In a recent development in Birmingham, a teenage gang member, Allain Miller, 19, has been sentenced to five years in prison following the discovery of a loaded handgun concealed in his bedroom.

A warrant was granted to search the property after members of the local community came forward to police with intelligence that Miller had the deadly weapon. Handguns have been used as the weapon of choice in so-called 'execution' style pre-meditated gangland killings.

Acting upon this valuable lead, officers uncovered the weapon, wrapped discreetly in carrier bags, nestled within a bottom drawer during their search of Miller's residence on Putney Road, Handsworth.

Additionally, a notorious red bandana, associated with the Birmingham gang he is presumed to be affiliated with, was also seized during the search.

With the damming evidence from this chilling find - handgun, ammunition and gang paraphernalia - Miller was apprehended at the scene by the Major Crime Proactive Team.

The investigation proceeded, the wheels of justice were set into motion, and the court date drew ever closer. In court, with the case against the teenager looking solid, Miller entered a guilty plea to the charges of possession of a firearm and ammunition.

The Birmingham Crown Court wasted no time in delivering its verdict, sentencing Miller to a five-year prison term for firearm possession, alongside a concurrent three-month sentence for possession of ammunition.

This comes against a backdrop where statistics reveal a downward trend in gun-related offenses, coupled with an increase in the seizure of firearms—a positive outcome for the region and a reminder of what can be achieved by the efforts of local police in maintaining public safety and upholding the law when concerned citizens come forward with information.

Underlining this, Detective Sergeant Marc Jerromes, representing our Major Crime Proactive Team, expressed, “We received community intelligence indicating Miller's involvement in storing a weapon within his quarters. Swift action was taken to ensure the safe removal of this weapon from our streets.” He further added, “Our investigations indicate Miller's association with a criminal gang operating within Birmingham. Removing this weapon serves as a significant setback to their illicit activities.”

Well, that’s all for now. But until our next article, please stay tuned and stay informed, but most of all stay safe, and I’ll see you then.

Jason King

Birmingham City-Desk

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