Man charged with possession of firearm and ammunition after it was found by airport staff in hold luggage at Manchester Airport

At around 10:45am on Sunday 3 September 2023, officers were called to reports of a possible firearm being found in hold luggage by airport staff at Manchester Airport.

After initial inspection by security staff, GMP officers attended, and the firearm was seized.

Subsequently, a 53-year-old man was arrested for possession of a firearm and was taken to custody for further questioning.

Brian McIntyre (01/07/1970) from the United States of America was charged with possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition for a firearm without a certificate.

McIntyre attended Stockport Magistrates court this morning where he was further remanded into custody.

He is next due to appear at Manchester Crown Court on Monday 9 October 2023.