Seven guns found near the Cregagh Glen in east Belfast

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Seven guns have been found in the grounds of the Cregagh Glen, near the Manse Road in east Belfast.

The discovery was made following a call from a concerned member of the public, who saw a suspicious obect.

Detective Inspector Keith Wilson from the Terrorist Investigation Unit said: “Following a call from a member of the public alerting police to a suspicious object just after 3.20pm on Wednesday 19 January, officers attended the scene.

“We have carried out a comprehensive search of the area together with Ammunition Technical Officers and I can now confirm that we have recovered seven suspected handguns and other items which have been taken away for forensic examination.

“I suspect that all of the items have been in place for a significant period of time.

“An investigation has begun and I appeal to anyone who may have any information that could help us, to come forward and call police on 101 quoting reference 1073 of 19/01/22.

“A report can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”

 

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