Two men arrested and firearm seized in Walsall
Firearms officers searched the area
Two men have been arrested and a firearm has been seized in Walsall.
Officers were called out to reports of suspicious activity in Caldmore Green earlier this morning (Thu).
Firearms officers attended at around 4.40am and following a thorough search of the area two men were arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm.
The firearm recovered was confirmed as a blank fire.
Some nearby roads, including Wednesfield Road and Glebe Street, were closed off as a forensic examination was carried out. Those road closures were lifted just after 8.10am.
The two men, aged 39 and 23, remain in custody for questioning.
West Midlands Police said:
"Our investigation is continuing and anyone with information should contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 quoting 20/327857/25."