Anthony Cosgrove, 27, of Cheadle Avenue, Old Swan has been jailed for eight years
A man has been jailed for eight years after officers carried out a warrant at a home in Stockbridge Village and discovered a firearm and Class A drugs. Anthony Cosgrove, 27, of Cheadle Avenue, Old Swan, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court this morning, Thursday, October 24.
On Friday, May 3, officers carried out a warrant at an address in Steers Croft, leading to the recovery of a revolver, crack cocaine, heroin and cash. The firearm was found in an outbuilding in the front yard and following examinations, it was found to be a viable weapon.
Cosgrove was linked to the revolver through a DNA match and he was subsequently arrested. In court today, he pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm, possession with intent to supply controlled Class A drugs (heroin and crack cocaine) and acquiring/using/possessing criminal property.
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Detective Chief Inspector Phil Atkinson from our Firearms Investigation Team said: “We are committed to removing guns from our streets and putting the people who carry them before the courts. The warrant carried out on Steers Croft is just one example of how we proactively investigate serious organised crime and the use of firearms in our communities.
“We were able to link Cosgrove to the firearm through a DNA match and he will now spend a lengthy time in prison for his actions. Information from the public is vital if we are to breakdown the organised crime groups who bring misery to our streets, so come forward if you have any concerns about serious and organised crime where you live, work or visit.”
If you have any information about the suspected storage, possession and use of firearms and ammunition, please contact us directly via @MerPolCC on Twitter, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook, by calling 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report online at here. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.
