Loaded Guns and Drugs Nabbed in Colchester Raid
Police swooped on a Colchester home and seized two handguns – one fully loaded – along with drugs, cash, and a baton in a major bust.
Couple Arrested Over Firearms and Drugs
Lance Ames, 64, was arrested on the spot at the Broom Way property on Thursday. He faces charges of possessing firearms, ammunition, and obstructing police. His partner, Kim Ames, 61, was also jailed and charged with the same gun offences over the weekend.
Cash and Ammo Found Hidden in Bedroom
Officers discovered the guns tucked away in a wooden box inside an ottoman at the foot of the bed. They also uncovered up to 50 bullets, mobile phones, a baton, and suspected class A drugs.
More than £8,000 in cash was seized from safes and will be examined in a proceeds of crime hearing at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court.
Police Praise Successful Raid
“With the support of Essex Police, we’ve taken two potentially deadly weapons out of circulation,” said DI Richard Smith from the Organised Crime Partnership (OCP).
“The OCP is dedicated to fighting serious organised crime, including investigating the supply of firearms and class A drugs into the UK.”
The Ames couple are set to appear at Ipswich Crown Court on 29th March 2021.
