By Q Radio News
A firearm was discovered by police officers last night in the Clare Road area of Ballycastle last night.
Police officers were called to the area at about 10pm to reports of a suspicious object.
Detectives arrived on the scene and discovered the weapon.
A firearm was discovered by police officers last night in the Clare Road area of Ballycastle last nighthttps://t.co/I5uy0IUB7w
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Inspector Paul Patton said: “At around 10.00 pm we received a report of a suspicious object being found in the area.
“ATO attended the scene and examined the object and declared this to be a firearm.
“The item has since been removed for forensic examination.
“The area remains cordoned off as police conduct follow up searches of the area. We would like to thank those who have been directly impacted, as police carry a public safety operation in the area.”
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