Two arrested in connection with firearm and drugs in Liverpool

Two people have been arrested after a firearm, ammunition, drugs and money were seized when a warrant was carried out at an address in Liverpool on Wednesday 14 May.

Officers from Matrix carried out the law enforcement operation at a flat on Falkner Street in Toxteth and found a semi-automatic pistol and five rounds of ammunition inside the property.

The firearm has been made safe and is being forensically tested.

Officers carried out a search were a large amount of suspected drugs, namely heroin, cocaine and cannabis, and money were found.

A 42-year-old man from Liverpool and a 32-year-old woman from Widnes were arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm without a certificate, possession ammunition for a firearm without a certificate, possession with intent to supply Class A and B controlled drugs (heroin, cocaine and cannabis) and acquire./use/possess criminal property. They have been bailed with conditions.

Detective Inspector Chris Carlin said: "These two arrests were part of our proactive work to disrupt any suspected criminal activity. Drug dealing is a blight on our community, causes misery to families and often involves the exploitation of children. We are relentless in pursuing those involved in drug dealing and serious and organised criminality in Merseyside.

“We are now forensically testing the firearm to see if it is linked to any incidents.

“Thankfully this firearm has been safely recovered and it can no longer be used to cause fear or harm in our community.”

If you have got any information about the use or storage of weapons please DM @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.