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A man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and growing cannabis after an armed raid this morning.
Officers from the Met Police executed an arrest warrant at an address in Crays Hill, Billericay, 6.25am today.
A spokesman from the force said: "Officers, including armed officers, attended.
"A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and cultivation of cannabis.
"He has been taken to an east London police station.
"Enquiries continue."
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