ARMED police swooped at an address in Warrington this afternoon and the road closed off as officers made an arrest following reports of a man with a firearm entering a property.
A police dog van was scrambled to Samuel Street along with armed officers and a drone was sent up shortly before 2pm.
It’s understood a search of the property took place.
The address is close to Evelyn Street Primary School.
A Cheshire Police spokesperson confirmed: “At 12.53pm police were called to an address in Samuel Street in Warrington following reports of a man with a firearm entering the address.
Officers including firearms officers and a dog patrol attended, supported by the police drone. They gained access to the address and detained a 45-year-old man on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis. He remains in custody.
The road reopened shortly before 3pm.
