Three people have been charged after officers recovered two firearms during a warrant carried out in Andover earlier this week.
Police executed the warrant at an address in Acre Court on the morning of Wednesday 12 November, where officers discovered a sawn-off shotgun, a pistol, and ammunition inside the property. Suspected Class A drugs, mobile phones and cash were also seized.
Four people were arrested at the scene.
Following further investigation, Hampshire Police have now confirmed that three individuals have been charged.
Those charged are:
- Teejay Stainer, 20, of Acre Court, Andover
- Amanda Sinclair, 56, also of Acre Court, Andover
- A 17-year-old girl from Andover
Stainer and Sinclair face the following charges:
- Two counts of possession of a firearm
- Possession of ammunition for a firearm without a certificate
- Being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug
- Being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug of Class B – cannabis
The 17-year-old has been charged with:
- Two counts of possession of a firearm
- One count of possession of ammunition without a certificate
All three were remanded to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on Friday 14 November.
A 44-year-old man from Andover, who was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm without a certificate, has been released on police bail while enquiries continue.
Police say the investigation remains ongoing.