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Six arrested and firearms found in dawn raids

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Six people were arrested after dawn raids in Hill Top Court, Downs Road this morning (August 6).

The raids began in the early hours as part of Beds Police’s crackdown on illegal drugs and firearms.

The men, aged 17, 18, 21, 25, 29 and 34,were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs and one was also arrested on suspicion of two robberies.

Items recovered during the raids include a replica handgun, prohibited weapons including a stun-gun and CS gas, another firearm and ammunition.

Detectives from Operation Boson are now questioning the men.

Det Insp Sandra Evans said: “We appreciate the community engagement and support we have received and we will continue to listen and respond to community concerns.

“All information given to the police is used and kept confidentially, so if anyone has information that can help in the fight against those who are involved in gun crime, I would encourage them to speak to officers now.”

Reward money of up to £2000 is available for information about gun crime in Luton.

Anyone with information about gun crime can contact detectives on the direct confidential reporting line 01582 394281, or use the 24 hour non-emergency number 101; text force control direct on 07786 200011 or contact the independent crime fighting charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.


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