A 28-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm after police searched a property on Bankfield Drive, Oldham, as a part of a Greater Manchester Police response to firearms supply.
Two firearms hidden within the property were seized.
Enquiries are ongoing.
Detective Chief Inspector Christopher Mossop, of GMP’s Serious Crime Unit said: “Thanks to the diligence of officers and some excellent team work, we now have two people in custody and we have been able to uncover and remove two potentially lethal weapons from our streets.
“I hope these arrests will reassure residents in Oldham that GMP is committed to making their area safer. Although two people are in custody, our enquiries very much remain ongoing and we would appeal to anyone who has any concerns about weapons or any information that could assist us to get in touch with police.”
They remain in custody for questioning.
