Cutz Barber in Harlesden was raided by the police

Officers also uncover cash and cannabis after storming second address in separate raid

Police have seized thousands of pounds worth of drugs, cash, a gun and ammunition after carrying out two separate raids in Harlesden.

Officers uncovered crack cocaine, heroin, cannabis and cash, totalling around £16,000 after they stormed a property in Creukhorne Road on Saturday.

Five people at the address were arrested for possession with intent to supply and later bailed to return to a police station in April.

Three days earlier on Wednesday, officers raided Cutz Barbers in Craven Park Road.

They uncovered cannabis, a firearm and ammunition after searching the premises and cars belonging to people who were in the shop.

Six people were arrested for possession of a firearm and ammunition, possession of offensive weapons in the form of lock knifes and possession with intent to supply controlled drugs in the form of cannabis as well as possession of cannabis.

All have been bailed until next month.

Detective Sergeant Stuart McKechnie, who headed the raid on Cutz Barbers, said: “This operation was in direct response to concerns raised by the local community, and to intelligence provided to local officers. “We hope the arrests demonstrate that with the help and support of the community we can take action against those who believe they are above the law.”