We carried out a warrant at premises in Birmingham and seized seven firearms, ammunition as well as a large quantity of Class A and B drugs.

The warrant was carried out on 12 December on New Bond Street by West Midlands Police officers and the Regional Organised Crime Unit West Midlands (ROCUWM).

Yesterday (Mon) we arrested a 44-year-old man and he was taken in to custody on suspicion of possessing a loaded firearm and ammunition. He has since been released on bail as we continue to investigate.

We're currently running Operation Target which sees us take a defiant stand against a range of serious and organised crime offences.

Officers use local intelligence, seize goods, carry out warrants and target offenders as part of Op Target’s ongoing crackdown against serious and organised crime.

Anyone with information about serious and organised crime in their neighbourhood, should report it to us via 101 or Live Chat. In case of an emergency, dial 999. Alternatively, reports can be made anonymously via the independent charity, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.