Two men are in custody after police stopped a car containing a gun, ammunition and a controlled drug.

Describing it as “proactive policing”, a spokesman said that officers following a “specific investigation” had cause to stop the vehicle in the area of St Mary’s Road, Warwick area on Tuesday evening.

“A firearm and a quantity of ammunition were seized. Two men in the vehicle were subsequently arrested in connection with the matter. One of the men was also arrested on suspicion of possessing a controlled drug.

“Both men remain in police custody at this time pending further enquiries.

“Anyone with information regarding the location of illegal firearms, ammunition or drugs is urged to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 247-1739 or the independent and anonymous Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477.”