WA news LIVE: Meadow Springs home raided by Drug and Firearm Squad

Police are investigating an incident near Mandurah, with the Drug and Firearm Squad conducting a search warrant at a home in Meadow Springs.

Officers arrived at the scene along Canterbury Terrace around 2pm on Thursday, with neighbours telling 9 News Perth that a woman had been arrested a short time later.

Police spent the night at the home, and left just before 7.30am on Friday morning.

It is understood a family with primary school-aged children were living at the address, owned by the Department of Communities.

Police have said that while inquiries remain ongoing, there is no risk to public safety.

We will bring you the latest as the story develops.

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