Drugs and weapons seized in searches across Birmingham
Several arrests were made too
Police have recovered guns, drugs and made arrests in Birmingham this morning as they continue to keep the region safe.
Officers acted on intelligence and executed several warrants around the city during the early hours.
The County Lines Taskforce seized a shotgun hidden in a chimney in Sidcup Road, Kingstanding, along with white powder which will now be examined.
A 45-year-old man was arrested from the address on suspicion of being concerned in supplying drugs and possessing a weapon.
As part of linked enquiries around a drugs line, officers from the team also recovered mobile phones, paraphernalia, and three air rifles from an address in Hatcham Road, Kingstanding.
A 30-year-old man has been detained on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs and also been taken into custody for questioning.
In a separate investigation, police found two weapons suspected of being converted into live firearms - along with Class A and B drugs - from a property in Dassett Grove, Bordesley Green.
The guns are being sent for specialist testing and two teenagers, aged 17 and 19, have been detained on suspicion of possessing firearms and having drugs with intent to supply. They’re also being questioned in custody.
Away from Birmingham, police also recovered a shotgun and what's believed to be drugs from Strathfield Walk, Wolverhampton, last night. Enquiries remain ongoing.
Police say they are committed to removing guns and drugs from our streets and are carrying out regular activity across the region.
Officers are currently running Operation Target which sees them take a defiant stand against a range of serious and organised crime offences – from drug dealing and burglary, to cyber-crime and fraud.