Three people were arrested after police seized guns, drugs and cash following a hard stop in West Lancashire.
Police stopped a VW Golf near The Gravel in Mere Brow at around 9.05pm on Saturday (January 29).
Lancashire Police said the car was stopped after it was seen 'driven suspiciously' in Banks near Southport.
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When police searched the car they found cannabis, BB guns, £1,500 in cash and other items relating to drug supply.
Two shotguns were later seized during a search of a related property in Ormskirk.
Police arrested three men on suspicion of drug offences.
A spokesperson for the force said: "Three men – a 22-year-old from Rufford, a 22-year-old from Tarleton and a 27-year-old from Southport – have been arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs with intent to supply (not class A).
"The 22-year-old from Rufford was also arrested on suspicion of money laundering. All three have since been released under investigation while enquiries are ongoing."
Anybody with information or concerns about drug supply in their area can contact police on 101 or contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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