Armed police descended on a village in connection with an ongoing investigation linked to suspected firearms offences.

Officers were in Meopham this afternoon on a planned sting operation.

It was reported the officers were in an unmarked car near The Parade at about 3.30pm and jumped out to apprehend suspects.

A witness said three officers were in the vehicle parked on Wrotham Road when they ran towards the car park outside the parade of shops in the centre of the village.

A police spokesman confirmed two men were arrested.

Both remain in custody.

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