Drugs and guns seized from properties in Birmingham after police operation
Police say they have taken several firearms off the streets of Birmingham and made 'significant' arrests including for drugs offences.
Officers from West Midlands Police's Major Crime Team carried out searches at an address in St Benedict's Road, Small Heath on Saturday under Operation Target where they found a live firearm and suspected Class B drugs, as well as a locking knife.
The gun was a converted blank-firer with three rounds of live ammunition ready to be fired.
A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of possession of a prohibited firearm.
He remains in custody today while enquiries continue.
Elsewhere, a warrant was carried out on Friday in Woodman Walk, Witton and two men were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.
Officers searched a property and found suspected Class A drugs as well as a live firearm and several rounds of ammunition.
A large amount of cannabis and other drug-related material was also found and is being examined.
The two men arrested have been bailed while enquiries continue.
A police spokesperson said: "Across the West Midlands, our teams are carrying out regular operations to disrupt serious and organised crime.
"Under Operation Target, we have seized hundreds of firearms as well as significant quantities of drugs and money from organised crime gangs.
"The work of our teams often relies on information from the public to tell us where and when this criminal activity is taking place.
"This helps us plan our operations and helps our investigations.
"Contact us via 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111 if you see anything suspicious happening where you live."
