A SIXTH suspect was arrested in connection with the discovery of a gun and cannabis at a St Helens address.
Officers raided a house on Wyresdale Avenue, on the Hard Lane Estate, on Thursday night.
During the search of the outside of the property a firearm was recovered along with a small amount of cannabis.
Police today revealed a 45-year-old woman from the St Helens area was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a section one firearm and possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply.
She has been bailed along with the five people - men, aged 19, 20, 27 and 41, and a 36-year-old woman – who were initially arrested in connection with the discovery.
The firearm, thought to be a revolver, has been recovered and is being forensically examined.
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