ARMED police were called to an address in Wallasey this afternoon following reports of a man in possession of a suspected firearm.

Officers attended the property in Poulton Road just before 1.20pm where a member of the public reported they had seen a suspected drug deal.

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It was further reported that one man was in possession of an item that was reported to be a firearm.

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Police attended the address and detained two males and a female. After a search, no weapons were found.

Those detained were released and the scene has now been stood down.

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