Police arrest 5 alleged drug dealers and seize gun in Lewsey Farm clampdown

At around 2.50pm this afternoon, officers from Bedfordshire Police were carrying out patrols when they saw a man acting suspiciously.

The man disposed of a package and ran from the officers into a house on Beadlow Road.

Four people were arrested at the address and one man fled the scene, but was detained shortly after.

The disposed package was secured and a firearm and ammunition were recovered from within.

Four men aged between 18 and 22 and a 17-year old boy have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and currently remain in police custody for questioning.

Detective Inspector Mark Pugh said: “Our officers were carrying out proactive patrols in the area and as a result five people are now in custody.

“We would like to reassure our communities that we are dedicated to protecting the public and proactively pursuing anyone involved in criminal activities.

“Additionally, officer from the local community teams will be carrying out reassurance patrols, so our communities can expect increased police presence in the area.”

Anyone with information about drug dealing can visit Bedfordshire Police’s online reporting centre here or call 101.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

In cases of an emergency, always call 999.