Police seize 48 weapons including blades and imitation firearms during crackdown on violent crime in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have seized nearly 50 weapons from an address in Birmingham as they continue to tackle violent crime in the West Midlands.
Officers carried out a warrant at an address in Winson Green and seized a total of 48 weapons, including several imitation firearms and a number of bladed weapons.
It comes as part of an investigation launched after a member of the public reported that he had been threatened with a knife.
A 48-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of threats to kill, possession of an imitation firearm, and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place.
He remains in custody as the police investigation continues.
West Midlands Police say they are "committed to taking weapons off the streets and arresting those suspected of involvement in violent crime."
