Man jailed after loaded gun seized from home

Image source, West Midlands Police

Image caption, Kwame Dalila has been sentenced to six years and six months in prison

A man has been jailed after admitting possession of a loaded gun and ammunition.

A revolver was seized from a property in Oxford Street, Wolverhampton, by officers during a raid on 15 November last year.

Kwame Dalia, 27, of The Briars in Aldridge, was arrested and later charged in connection with the discovery.

He pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm and ammunition and was sentenced to five years in prison after appearing at Wolverhampton Crown Court on 31 May.

Image source, West Midlands Police

Image caption, Officers found a revolver while carrying out a warrant at a house in Oxford Street, Wolverhampton

Mr Dalia was also given a further 18 months for a separate violent disorder offence.

Det Con Amy Whitehouse of West Midlands Police said: β€œWe do not underestimate the harm and danger that firearms can cause to communities."

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