Police discovered a stun-gun disguised as a knuckle duster during a raid on an address in Southport yesterday.
As part of Operation Target – a wider operation to tackle antisocial behaviour and drug dealing – Merseyside Police recovered a stun-gun, a baton, and a quantity of white powder as well as drugs paraphernalia when carrying out a warrant on an address.
A 43-year-old man from Lawson Street, Southport was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm, theft and drugs offences and taken into custody.
Elsewhere in the town, police arrested the driver and passenger of a VW Golf at around 10 am after they were seen “acting suspiciously” on London Street.
The 21-year-old driver, and 37-year-old passenger, were taken into custody after they were found to be in possession of “suspected cocaine, cash and numerous phones”.
The spokesperson added: "Officers spoke to the driver, a 21-year-old man and the passenger, a 37-year-old man.
"They were both searched and found in possession of suspected cocaine, cash and numerous phones. They have been taken to custody for further investigation.
"High visibility patrols also remain around the Southport and Birkdale areas."
Sergeant Deli Skinner of Merseyside Police, said: “We really value your feedback and thank everyone who has got in touch to give us information on those involved in criminality in their neighbourhood.
“We will always act on this information with the aim of bringing dangerous people to justice, taking weapons off our streets and taking drugs out of circulation.”
Anyone with information can contact the police on social media @MerPolCC, call 101 or contact @CrimestoppersUK completely anonymously.
