Arrests are made at a village near Wigan following the discovery of cannabis, a gun silencer and ammunition
The raid is part of an investigation that has already recovered eight vacuum packages of cannabis, weighing 3.6kg and worth thousands of pounds. Police are urging anyone with information about where guns are being stored and drug dealing in their community to contact them.
Two people have been arrested following the discovery of cannabis being imported which led to a firearm silencer and ammunition hidden under a bed in Haydock.
Yesterday morning (Wednesday September 16) officers from Merseyside Police carried out a search warrant at a house where they found a firearm silencer and ammunition in a magazine stashed inside a white carrier bag under a bed.
The raid is part of an investigation that has already recovered eight vacuum packages of cannabis, weighing 3.6kg and worth thousands of pounds.
A man and a woman, both aged 20 and from Haydock, were arrested on suspicion of improper importation of goods – controlled Class B drug into the UK, possession of a controlled Class B drug cannabis, possession of a relevant accessory to a firearm without a certificate and possession of ammunition for a firearm without a certificate.
They have both been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
Insp Dave Brennan said: “Thanks to our joint working with Border Force officers where they discovered a large amount of cannabis which would have flooded our streets.
“This in turn led to us finding accessories to a firearm which as we all know causes devastation and fear in our communities.
“Our investigation into this continues with further action to be taken.
“We know the destruction that drugs cause, and Merseyside Police remains relentless in our pursuit of these criminals and to bring down serious and organised criminal groups.
“Drug supply is hugely damaging to our communities, often involving intimidation, violence and creating fear. Those involved pay no notice to borders so it is vital we share intelligence and resources, in order to target networks, safeguard vulnerable people and prevent further harm.”
Anyone with information about where guns are being stored and drug dealing in your community can contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC.
You can also report information via their website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or call 101.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously. In an emergency always call 999.