Firearms seized as officers arrest two men in Walsall
The firearm recovered was confirmed as blank firing.
West Midlands Police officers arrested two men, aged 39 and 23, and seized a firearm after being alerted to suspicious activity in Caldmore Green, Walsall, yesterday morning (July 30).
Firearms officers attended the scene at around 4.40am and following a search of the area, two men were arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm.
A number of nearby roads, including Wednesfield Road and Glebe Street, were closed off as a forensic examination was carried out, with the road closures lifted just after 8.10am.
The firearm was confirmed to be a blank firer, with both men remaining in custody for questioning.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "The firearm recovered was confirmed as a blank firer and weapons like this, which can be used in crimes and to cause fear, have no place in our communities.
"Our investigation is continuing and anyone with information should contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 quoting 20/327857/25."
