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Terrifying weapons haul seized as officers raid home and arrest two men

A teenager was among two suspected drug dealers held after drugs and weapons were found during a police swoop.

Police have now released pictures of three knives including a cutlass sword seized after a drugs bust in Kirkby.

Officers also retrieved what they termed "a large quantity" of Class A drugs after police stormed the property.

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Two men were arrested after the door went in at the house in Simonswood Lane on Wednesday.

Knowsley Police tweeted last night: "Yesterday a warrant was conducted in the Simonswood Lane area of Kirkby.

"A large quantity of Class A drugs were recovered, along with weapons."

Knives seized during a raid in Kirkby on Wednesday (Merseyside Police)

Confirming the arrests the spokesperson added: "A 23 year old male and a 19 year old male were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs."

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