A top cop has spoken out after a man pleaded guilty to keeping nine homemade 'zip' guns and bullets in his Glasgow home.
We reported how Salvatore Lupe was charged with three firearm offences after a police raid on his home in Benview Street in the city's North.
The High Court in Glasgow heard nine “zip” type guns were recovered by Police Scotland’s Organised Crime and Counter Intelligence Unit on Friday, October 20, 2023, at around 12.55pm.
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The 38-year-old also pleaded guilty to possessing ammunition, namely a quantity of .22 and .308 bullets.
He pleaded guilty at the High Court in Glasgow today (Tuesday, July 9), after the significant firearms recovery last year.
Following it, Detective Superintendent Steven Elliot from the OCCTU has spoken out on the find.
He said: “This was a significant recovery and underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.
“We would continue to urge anyone with information or concerns about firearms activity in their area to contact Police Scotland on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
Lupe has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced on August 13.
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