Luton raid recovers machete, drugs and ammunition

A Luton man has been remanded into custody after a targeted operation by Bedfordshire Police resulted in the seizure of weapons and drugs.

The force’s Boson guns and gangs unit executed warrants at three addresses in the town yesterday (Thursday), following intelligence regarding the possession of offensive weapons.

Officers attended an address in the Lewsey Farm area, where a search of a man uncovered a 14-inch machete in his waistband.

The man, in his 20s, was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a bladed weapon. He was later remanded into police custody.

A search of the property led to the discovery of firearms ammunition, suspected Class B drugs, and drug paraphernalia. A second man, also in his 20s, was subsequently arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a firearm without a certificate and being concerned in the supply of Class B drugs.

He has since been bailed with conditions.

Detective Sergeant James West, who led the operation, said: “As demonstrated time and time again, when we find drugs, we find weapons. That is why we are continuing to apply pressure and apprehend those illegally peddling drugs through our communities.

“As is the case with these warrants, it's your intelligence partnered with our efforts and tactics that bring about positive results like these.

“Our ask is that the community continues to speak to us about what they know, what they see, and what they hear. We can develop this information and pursue those causing distress and misery in our county.”

Seized machete

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Alternatively, you can report information to Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111.