Air weapons and cannabis seized in early morning police raid in Norton

Bev Holder

28 June 2024 at 7:49 am·1-min read

Air weapons and cannabis seized in early morning police raid in Norton <i>(Image: West Midlands Police)</i> — Air weapons and cannabis seized in early morning police raid in Norton *(Image: West Midlands Police)*

POLICE have seized air weapons and cannabis in an early morning raid on a property in Stourbridge.

Officers from the Priority Crime Team based at Brierley Hill executed a firearms’ warrant early this morning (Friday June 28) on The Broadway, in Norton.

Two air guns were among items removed from the property as well as a quantity of cannabis.

The raid was part of Op Advance – a day of action with extra officers deployed across Dudley, including specialists such as the off-road bike team, dog unit and drone operators, to help crackdown on crime priorities.

Investigations continue following this morning’s raid, West Midlands Police said as the force urged anyone with information about the items found at The Broadway to contact officers via Live Chat on the force website.

Alternatively, people can 101, and quote log number 801-280624; or information can be shared anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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