The Recorder has reported on seven incidents involving harmful substances in the past three weeks (Image: Archant)
Five people were arrested after a loaded gun was found in West Ham this morning.
Three women and two men, all aged between 17 and 45, were arrested for possession of a firearm at around 8.30am.
A search of the premises, which involved a police dog, saw drugs, cash and a loaded gun recovered.
All five people have since been released on bail while enquiries are ongoing.
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