A Birmingham man was charged after fake police calls led to weapons being found.

A 30-year-old Birmingham man, Shahid Khan, has been charged after making malicious calls to West Midlands Police, prompting a search that uncovered a CO2-powered pistol, CO2-powered rifle, and air rifle. Arrested on October 2, he faces charges of possessing criminal property and acts intended to pervert the course of justice. Khan is set to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court on October 4. Police stressed the seriousness of such actions, which waste resources and threaten public safety, but provided no further details on the calls or investigation.