FIREARMS and drugs were among the items found by officers at an address in Poole. 

Three men were arrested after a number of illegal items were seized.

Officers from Poole worked with the Dorset Police Rural Crime Team to raid the property on Wednesday, August 28.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police Rural Crime Team said: “Today, officers from the Rural Crime Team were supported by Poole’s Neighbourhood Policing Team, in executing planned arrests and searches in relation to poaching and firearms offences reported in the West Dorset area.

“Two males from Poole and one male from Bournemouth were arrested for offences under the Night Poaching Act, the Firearms Act and the Wildlife and Countryside Act. They have since been released with bail conditions, whilst the investigation continues.

“A quantity of air weapons, drugs. thermals and various other equipment for poaching were seized from three separate addresses.

“These weapons will now be sent to our ballistic experts to examine the legality of them. 

“Please continue to report any illegal poaching activity to us so that we can disrupt offenders effectively.”