Drugs and weapons seized following Luton operation

Drugs, weapons and cash have been seized and four arrests made after officers carried out a warrant in Luton on Friday (23 September).

An imitation firearm and large knife were recovered by police as well as suspected cannabis and cocaine.

Officers from the Luton community policing team led the warrant in the Kingsway area of the town.

Two men, one in his 20s and a teenager, and two teenage boys were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply both Class A and Class B drugs, as well as possession of an offensive weapon.

Detective Inspector Tom Stean said: “We are determined to disrupt those peddling drugs through our community, and in turn prevent the violence that so often comes with it.

“Wherever we find drugs, we will invariably find weapons like those that have been seized in this operation.

“Officers and staff across the force will continue to work relentlessly around the clock to keep our communities safe.”

The four suspects have all been released under investigation, pending further enquiries.

Anyone with any information about drug dealing can report it via our online reporting tool or by calling 101.

All of this information gets fed into police intelligence systems, even if officers do not act on the information straight away.

For more information about the response in Bedfordshire to violence, exploitation and organised crime, visit our Bedfordshire Against Violence and Exploitation (BAVEX) page.