Three firearms recovered from land in Huyton

An investigation is currently underway after firearms were recovered in Huyton yesterday, Thursday 28 February.

At around 3pm, a number of weapons were recovered from land at the junction of Seth Powell Way and Altmoor Road. They are initially described as a self-loading pistol and two machine guns.

The weapons have been recovered for forensic examination and a search of the area is continuing.

Detective Chief Superintendent Mark Kameen, Head of Investigations, said: “It is pleasing to see these three firearms seized, and we will carry out work to see if they are linked to any incidents on Merseyside or elsewhere.

“These weapons would have had the potential to cause serious fear and harm within our communities. Acting on your information, we will continue to be relentless in our pursuit of those who seek to use firearms, and remove dangerous people and their weapons from the streets.”

Anyone with information on where weapons are stored can contact the gun crime hotline on 0800 230 0600, DM @MerPolCC or call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.