Weapons discovered after drugs arrest

Weapons, suspected drugs and cash were seized from a property in Harrogate

An axe, sword, imitation firearm and a bladed claw have been seized by police as they arrested four people on suspicion of drug offences.

Police were called on Sunday as concerns were raised about the welfare of a man believed to be under the influence of drugs in Harrogate.

He was found to be in possession of a large amount of cash and suspected class A drugs, North Yorkshire Police said.

The incident prompted the search of a house, where weapons, suspected drugs and cash were found.

Body armour, handcuffs and a protective shield were also among the items recovered.

A 20-year-old man, a 27-year-old man, a 33-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman were arrested and released under investigation.

They were held on suspicion of offences including being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and possessing an offensive weapon in a private place.

A woman in her 40s was issued with a cannabis warning.

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