A shocking haul of knives have been seized after Essex police's drug squad raided a home in Basildon.

The array of weapons included a switch blade and large sword-like knife which were found when the Op Raptor team stormed the house earlier today.

A spokesman for the team said: "Just some of the knives seized today during a house search by Basildon's Op Raptor.

"One of these knives was found on the suspect who is now in custody for a variety of offences. #Onlycowardscarry."