Officers have arrested a man and seized cannabis, cash and weapons including an axe from a Merseyside house.
In a statement, Merseyside Police confirmed they received reports of a strong smell of cannabis at an address on Clipsley Lane, St Helens, at around 10.55pm on July 30.
Officers spoke to a male at the address in Haydock who stated that he had recently smoked cannabis and following a search of the property officers, recovered a large amount of cannabis and a significant amount of cash.
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An axe was also recovered at the address, as well as another weapon believed to be an airsoft rife.
The force said a 42-year-old man from Haydock was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B drugs, but has since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
In a statement, Merseyside Police said: "We arrested a man and seized cannabis, cash and weapons at an address in Haydock on Friday (30 July).
"At around 10.55pm police on patrol received a report of a strong smell of cannabis at an address on Clipsley Lane.
"Officers spoke to a male at the address who stated that he had recently smoked cannabis.
"Following a search of the property officers recovered a large amount of cannabis and a significant amount of cash.
"An axe and another weapon, believed to be an airsoft rife, were also recovered at the address.
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"A 42-year-old man from Haydock was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B drugs.
"He has since been released under investigation pending further enquiries."
Inspector Rob Budden said: "This arrest is a great example of our officers responding quickly to community concerns about drug dealing.
"Thankfully, this incident has also seen a significant quantity of Class B drugs be prevented from reaching our communities. No criminal should profit from the misery drugs bring while our wider law abiding communities work hard to earn an honest living.
"If you have any concerns about any weapons, drugs and other illegal items being stored, carried or used in your community, please come forward directly or anonymously and we will take action."
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