Teens charged with firearms and drugs offences in Peterborough appear in court

The arrests reportedly took place in the Orton Goldhay area.

An 18-year-old man of no fixed abode was charged with possession of a firearm, possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and possession with intent to supply Class B drugs.

A 16-year-old boy from Winyates in Peterborough was also charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

Both appeared at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court on Friday where a trial date in May was set for the 18-year-old.

The 16-year-old’s case was referred to a youth court where he is due to be sentenced in June.