Two loaded guns seized in early morning raid

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Two loaded guns have been discovered and seized by detectives as part of a crackdown on the use and supply of firearms across Greater Manchester.

Officers raided a property on Naval Street in Ancoats early yesterday (Tuesday).

Two loaded firearms and ammunition were found and seized.

A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a prohibited weapon.

He remains in custody at this time.

Detective Inspector Rick Collins, from GMP's Serious Crime Division, said: "This is another significant recovery of a lethal weapon on the streets of Greater Manchester and is all part of our continued work to crackdown on the use and supply of firearms.

"This is just one of the many firearms we've found and removed from circulation in recent months and our work to catch those responsible for supply and possession of firearms continues.

"We will bring those responsible to justice.

"This activity is on-going and we will continue to do all that we can to protect the public from the devastating effects of the criminal use of firearms and above all, make the streets of Greater Manchester a safer place."

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