POLICE swooped on homes in High Wycombe this morning as part of an investigation to recover illegally held firearms.

They conducted the three warrants, in Grenfell Avenue and Rutland Avenue, in the Castlefield area, under the firearms act.

An arrest was made following this morning’s operation and officers spoke to residents of the area to address any concerns they may have.

Insp Tim McGirr, based at High Wycombe police station, said today: “There are officers from the neighbourhood policing team in the area to reassure residents that these warrants are part of our ongoing commitment to protect the community and bring any criminal elements to account.

“We have made an arrest following the warrants and officers remain at the scene carrying out their investigation.

“Our ongoing aim is to work in partnership with our communities to tackle crime in Wycombe and clamp down on criminals.”

If you have any concerns, please contact the neighbourhood policing team on the Thames Valley Police non-emergency number on 101 and if you have any information about crime in your area and would prefer to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a section 5 firearm and on suspicion of aiding and abetting someone to be in possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear and violence. He is currently in police custody.