Zombie knives and machetes were among some of the items recovered during police raids in South Bristol. Two men were arrested earlier today (Wednesday, March 27) after Avon and Somerset Police carried out warrants in the area.
A large amount of cash was also recovered, as were a number of suspected stolen items, including more than 20 bikes, a significant quantity of power tools, clothing and jewellery. An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said officers are now attempting to find the owners of these belongings.
The men, aged 62 and 42 from Knowle and Bedminster, were arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods and being concerned in the supply of class B drugs. A police spokesperson said the operation carried out will cause 'significant disruption' to the organised crime group.
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Neighbourhood Inspector Chris Starr said: “We are committed to tackling organised crime and these warrants are part of a long-running investigation to identify those responsible. The actions today will cause significant disruption to this organised crime group, and has helped to take a number of dangerous weapons off of the streets.
“This work is reliant on information reported to us by the public and we would encourage anyone who sees any suspicious activity to report it to us.”
Members of the public can report suspected drug crime on Avon and Somerset Police's website here.
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