Officers searching Millwood Woods in Speke have recovered a shotgun and ammunition. The gun and ammunition have been recovered for forensic examination.
A 16 year-old male was also arrested on Eastern Avenue in Speke on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis following a stop search by officers.
Inspector Andy Wignall said: “The recovery of this firearm means there is one less weapon on our streets to cause fear and intimidation.
“We are relentless in our pursuit of those who carry and store firearms and will respond to any information from the community about where guns and ammunition are being stored.”
Inspector Andy Wignall said: “Today’s operation demonstrates our ongoing commitment to reducing gun crime on Merseyside.
“We will continue to carry out searches such as this to make our streets safer.
“Information from our communities is vital. If anyone has any information about guns, or where they are being stored, I would urge them to contact us so that we can make our streets safer.
“We understand that people can be fearful of coming forward, but if you do not want to speak directly to police, please use the charity Crimestoppers, which is free and completely anonymous. You can make a real difference to your communities by telling us what you know, and we promise to act on all information provided.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact our gun crime hotline on 0800 230 0600 or leave information anonymously and for free with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. You can also use their online form anonymously: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information-online.
The search of the area remains ongoing.