POLICE have charged a man after recovering a gun and drugs in Smethwick.

Officers found a revolver and cannabis off Oldbury Road on January 10.

Following enquiries, Amarnie Gayle has been arrested and charged with possession of a firearm, ammunition and having drugs with intent to supply.

The 21-year-old from Smethwick was remanded to appear before Wolverhampton Magistrates Court today (Friday January 19).

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “We're continuing to run Operation Target in our tough stance against a range of serious offences which includes drugs dealing and firearms.

“We're carrying out warrants and acting on information as part of #OpTarget.”