Police seize weapon and cash in Greenock morning raid
They told our sister title The Greenock Telegraph that two warrants were executed as part of the operation.
A man, 43, has been charged in connection with the incident.
Police are continuing their investigation.
Officers are pictured at the scene a short time after the targeted operation.
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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 8.50am on Tuesday, August 12 officers executed warrants at two properties on Cumberland Road, Greenock.
'A quantity of cash and a weapon were recovered.
'A 43-year-old man has been charged in connection. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
'Enquiries are ongoing.'
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