On Friday, 20 December 2019, at approximately 18:20, Elsies River Crime Prevention members was busy with crime prevention patrols focusing on gang fighting in the area. Whilst patrolling in Epping Forest they heard gun shots in Snaresbrook Street and they responded to the shooting.
In the street, members saw two males, both with firearms. The members chased the suspects in Snaresbrook Street. The suspects ran jumping fences and running through houses. As they were running away they dropped the guns in Debden Avenue.
The members picked up both guns, both suspects managed to evade arrest. The firearms were found to be two 9mm’s with no serial numbers, two magazines and each magazine with two rounds of ammunition. An inquiry docket was opened for further investigation,
The members were applauded for good work done as their actions ensured that illegal firearms and ammunition were removed from the streets.
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