Two of the guns seized in the Trident operation
Loaded guns and class A drugs found in Woodford Green raid
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
12:55 PM
A police raid which led to the discovery of loaded guns and class A drugs has resulted in two men being jailed.
The raid, in The Roses, Woodford Green, took place in May last year after police received a tipoff.
Granville Freckleton, 32 and Otis Lewis, 28 were each found guilty of three counts of possession of a firearm, one count of possessing ammunition and one count of possessing prohibited ammunition.
There were also found guilty of possessing class A drugs.
Det Ch Insp Gary Bruce said: ““It has led to the imprisonment of two dangerous offenders and removal of three lethal firearms from the borough of Redbridge – weapons which would undoubtedly have been used to commit acts of serious violence.”
Freckleton of Mandeville Court, Chingford was jailed for 12 years and Lewis, of Selkirk, Haringey for 11 years.
They were sentenced yesterday at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
Most Read News...
Resident describes scene of Newbury Park horror crash that killed 29-year-old woman
A Newbury Park resident has told of the horrifying scene after a crash in Eastern Avenue that killed a 29-year-old woman last night.
- Woman killed in Newbury Park black-spot crash named as Jothini Sriskandapalan
- Inquest opens into tragic death of 18-year-old Snaresbrook school pupil Aashi Sinha
- TOWIE stars and famous faces take on Spurs legends team for Woodford Green hospice
- BREAKING NEWS: Ilford murder inquiry after stabbed boy, 17, dies
Local advertisers
Other Crime & Court
- Charity donations being stolen from outside shops across Redbridge
- Redbridge woman gets £55k from NHS trust after botched dental operation
- Mobile phones, cameras and cash stolen from Goodmayes shop in weekend burglary
- Staff concerned for safety at Ladbrokes betting shop in Clayhall after armed robbery
- UPDATE - pics from scene show arrest of armed robbery suspect and recovery of gun in Wanstead High Street
- Domestic violence incidents increase in Redbridge
- Gunmen get away with cash after armed robbery at Ladbrokes betting shop in Clayhall
- Holiday snaps and family photos recovered from stolen cameras found in Goodmayes
- War on burglary being won according to Redbidge Police
- ‘Massive demand’ hampering police efforts to clear Ilford’s prostitution problem
-
Use our Wedding site to help you plan your big day! - At WeddingSite we know how much you have to organise for your wedding day, that's why we have designed a set of FREE, simple-to-use tools to make the planning process easy & hassle-free. FIND OUT MORE
-
Find a date using our online dating and friend finder - You can meet new friends, find romance or simply meet up online with people sharing similar interests and hobbies. FIND OUT MORE
-
Find a local business using our online directory search - Need a plumber? Or a florist? Or anything else? Search our business directory to find Ilford businesses in just a few seconds. FIND OUT MORE
-
Family notices from the Ilford Recorder, with readers' tributes - In memoriam, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, best wishes & special days. FIND OUT MORE
Around the Web See all
Downing Street and Abbey Road signs auctioned off
Famous signs for streets including Abbey Road and Downing Street have gone under the hammer.
- London Zoo searching for female fish to help save critically endangered species
- Thank You London gives people chance to show their gratitude
- Royal Ascot sets out 2013 style guide for Royal Enclosure
- VIDEO: Shepherd drives geese across Putney Bridge
- VIDEO: Jon Snow does the Harlem Shake at London charity award ceremony