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Four arrested after several guns seized in Belfast

Four people have been arrested after a number of suspected guns were seized in Belfast. Detective...
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19.55 15 Aug 2018


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Four arrested after several guns seized in Belfast

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Four people have been arrested after a number of suspected guns were seized in Belfast.

Detectives from the PSNI's Terrorism Investigation Unit seized them Tuesday following a search in the Lagmore area of the city.

They have been taken away for further examination.

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Four people were arrested on suspicion of possessing firearms following the discovery.

Some of the items seized by the PSNI in west Belfast | Image: PSNI

Two women, aged 24 and 55, and two men, aged 55 and 20, were detained.

They have been released on bail pending further enquires.

While the 20-year-old man is to be reported to the North's Public Prosecution Service for possession of a Class B drug.

Detective Inspector Andrew Hamlin said: "The seizure of these suspected firearms demonstrates our commitment to removing harm from our community and I would encourage anyone with information regarding criminality to contact police".


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