Officers from Durham Constabulary have been carrying out raids in Shildon and Bishop Auckland to disrupt suspected criminal activity in the area.
Six properties were searched on Sunday 26th October on Byerley Road, Auckland Terrace and Osborne Street in Shildon, and Proudfoot Drive in Bishop Auckland.
Two men, a 25 year-old from Byerley Road and a 20 year-old from Proudfoot Drive, were subsequently arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm. The men are being interviewed by detectives.
Searches by officers from Durham Constabulary are still taking place at four of the properties.
Supt Kerrin Smith said, “This intelligence-led operation was carried out to target suspected criminal activity in the area and to ensure that this is a safe place for residents.
“I would like to reassure local people that there are no known threats to the wider public.”
Shildon & District's local community newspaper.
