By Q Radio News
Police have seized a firearm that was found by a member of the public fishing in the River Bann in Coleraine on Saturday.
They say the suspected shotgun is in a very poor condition.
Enquiries are ongoing.
Police have seized a firearm that was found by a member of the public fishing in the River Bann in Coleraine on Saturday. https://t.co/e5TfH98Tdy
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) September 20, 2021
All gun owners in Northern Ireland are required to apply for a Firearm Certificate.
Permits are issued to anyone who has good reason to possess firearms, such as target shooting and hunting.
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