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Armed police descended on a Northumberland town and arrested two men on suspicion of possessing firearms.

The drama unfolded in Haltwhistle in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Police say they received a report at 1.30am of two men suspected of being in possession of firearms and a large amount of cash.

Officers made inquiries and two men, aged 25 and 35, from the Cheshire area, were arrested in the town on suspicion of having firearms.

The suspects are currently in custody helping police with their inquiries. Police have also seized a vehicle.

No-one was injured during the incident and no firearms have been recovered at this time. However searches are continuing.

A Northumbria Police spokesman said: “Officers have seized a vehicle and are carrying out searches and making further inquiries.”

People in Haltwhistle took to social media after seeing armed officers in their area.

One man said: “Four armed response units just up the road, properly tooled up, guns, helmets, flak jackets.”

Anyone with information is asked to ring officers on 101 ext 69191, giving log number 99 of 22/08/15