Police have recovered a haul of weapons and drugs after a search in Kirkby.
Officers launched the search after reports of shots fired on Heathfield Drive, on Tuesday, February 22.
Detectives found that shots had been fired at the door of a house on the road but no injuries were reported.
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As a result, officers carried out a search around Chesterfield Drive and the area known locally as The Den.
During the search a sword, two hammers and drugs were found.
A black bin liner containing a shotgun was also recovered and a second shotgun, also wrapped in black bags and shotgun cartridges were seized.
The weapons have been forensically recovered and enquiries remain ongoing.
Detective Inspector John Fitzgerald said: "I am pleased that following significant open land searches in the Kirkby that we were able to recover these weapons, which clearly could have been used to inflict injury or cause fear in our communities.
"Local community intelligence is key to us being able to make these recoveries and keep the people of Merseyside safe.
"I would ask anyone who has information about who is using weapons or where they are being stored to contact us so that we can take positive action."
Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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