WEAPONS and drugs were seized during a police raid.

Pershore Safer Neighbourhood carried out simultaneous drug warrants at two addresses in Rail Ground, Pershore.

During the search officers found and seized suspected class A drugs, cannabis, mobile phones, a tablet, sim cards, a knife, a BB gun and a transaction machine.

Inspector Dave Wise said: “We are working tirelessly to identify anyone suspected of being involved in the supply of drugs.

“We want everyone to feel safe in our area and we will continue to work collectively to ensure suspected drug-related activity is stamped out in Pershore.”

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Pershore SNT carried out the warrants on Monday morning (June 26) after receiving intelligence.

Assistance was provided by Evesham SNT in the form of a dog unit and specialist entry teams.

During the warrant, the Pershore safer neighbourhood team visited local residents to provide reassurance.

A video released by the police shows officers smashing down a front door and side gate to a property.

Photos of the haul seized have also been released, including what appears to be a whisky bottle turned into a bong.

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Evesham Journal: Some of the items seized by Pershore SNT, including a BB gun, a knife, a transaction machine and a bongSome of the items seized by Pershore SNT, including a BB gun, a knife, a transaction machine and a bong (Image: West Mercia Police)

The warrant forms part of West Mercia Police’s battle to tackle serious and organised crime in partnership with other agencies under the Operation Target campaign.

Police have urged anyone who thinks they may know someone who is growing or selling drugs to contact their local Safer Neighbourhood Team.

Alternatively, if you have information but don’t feel comfortable speaking to police, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers, 100 per cent anonymously, at crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.

Evesham Journal: Evesham SNT provided a dogs unit and specialist entry teamsEvesham SNT provided a dogs unit and specialist entry teams (Image: Evesham SNT)