A second gun and ammunition were found during a search of the loopline following the arrests of two men yesterday.
Merseyside Police were called to action after officers received reports of two men acting suspiciously in the Altham Road, Clubmoor area.
Officers attended the area and stop-searched two men at around 6.20pm on Monday, September 6, which led to the discovery of a shotgun and knife in a woodland area nearby.
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Today police carried out a search of the loopline close to Muirhead Avenue and found a second gun and ammunition.
The handgun is being forensically examined and enquiries will be carried out to establish if they are linked to yesterday’s recoveries.
Eyewitnesses reported the road was closed to cyclists and walkers while police investigated and they "could see police screens in place".
A 25 year-old man arrested yesterday has been released under investigation. A 20 year-old man remains in custody.
Detective inspector John Fitzgerald from the firearms investigation team said: "The recovery of these dangerous weapons means they have been taken off our streets and can no longer cause harm of fear in our communities.
"We’re absolutely committed to tackling those involved in all serious organised crime, including gun crime, and we have dedicated significant resources into taking weapons and offenders off our streets.
"Information from those communities affected makes a big difference. If you suspect that weapons are being stored, carried or used where you are, please let us know.
"You can contact us directly or anonymously via Crimestoppers but however you get the information to us, we will take action."
Anyone with information on where weapons being stored, used or carried in their community is urged to contact @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook.
People can also pass information via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or their online form at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.
