Two men were arrested after an air rifle was fired from a home in Huyton, Merseyside, and officers later recovered an arsenal of weapons. The incident took place shortly after 8.20pm on Monday, September 7, when Sur-Ron bikes were reportedly seen on Primrose Court.
Arrests and seizure
Using aerial footage, officers saw an air rifle being fired from the front garden of an address on the road. When Merseyside Police officers arrived, they arrested two men and seized the air rifle that had been seen in the footage.
Following a search of the property, officers recovered five air weapons, bikes, a gas-powered handgun, pellets, knives and a quantity of cannabis. Two men, aged 35 and 21, both from Huyton, were arrested on suspicion of firing an air weapon from a premises. They remain in custody.
Police response
Detective Inspector Graeme Kehoe said: “Our officers in Huyton worked together to seize several weapons and bikes that were being used on our streets and often bring intimidation and violence to our community.
“Operation Gears is focused on tackling the criminal use of bikes that continues to cause harm to our communities. We know these vehicles are often linked to antisocial behaviour, drug supply and wider organised criminality, allowing offenders to move quickly and evade police.
“Our officers will continue our commitment to seize any bikes being used dangerously on our streets and search any properties suspected of being involved in the supply of illegal drugs and to bring those responsible before the courts.”
A force spokesperson said: "If you see the illegal use of e-bikes or weapons where you live, please report it to us as soon as possible. We are committed to working with communities to make neighbourhoods safer. More information about Operation Gears can be found at: Operation Gears | Merseyside Police."
