ACTING on information that numerous suspicious parcels had been intercepted by border force officers, police raided an address in Pendle on Friday night.

Upon searching the property, task force officers seized a stash of weapons, which included batons, CS spray, tasers and several knives.

Most of the weapons are now illegal to possess and police say they will be working to ensure such items remain off the streets of East Lancashire.

A police spokesperson said: "This evening the Pendle task force have attended an address in Pendle after receiving information about numerous parcels that have previously been intercepted by border force.Officers have seized a large quantity of weapons including; knives, imitation firearm, air rifle, CS spray, batons, knuckle dusters and tasers.

"Many of these weapons are illegal to possess and the police will continue to work alongside partner agencies to take such weapons off our streets."

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