A sub-machine gun and a pistol have been discovered in Stockport, prompting a major police investigation. Officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) found the MP5 sub-machine gun and a Grand Power pistol, along with ammunition, in Brinnington on Friday, June 12.
Investigation Underway
No arrests have been made yet in connection with the weapons. Detectives are pursuing numerous lines of enquiry to trace the owner, and the exact location where the firearms were found has not been disclosed. GMP stated that the discovery is part of ongoing efforts to disrupt criminal activity and remove dangerous weapons from the streets.
Police Statement
Detective Inspector Mark Graham, who leads the Stockport Challenger Team, said: “We have done some fantastic work in recovering firearms in Greater Manchester – between April 2024 and April 2026, GMP took 150 firearms off our streets. Friday’s discovery has prevented potentially serious harm to those who work and live in the area. These type of weapons have no place on our streets and are incredibly powerful and dangerous. Our investigation is progressing, and we are following numerous lines of enquiry in relation to who these belong to and how they ended up where they did.”
Appeal for Information
Police are urging anyone with information about illegal firearms or suspicious activity to contact them via 101, 999 in an emergency, or the Live Chat function on the GMP website. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
