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Man and woman arrested ‘for possessing firearm’ in Melksham

byDaniel Jae Webb
5 September 2023 | 12.09pm
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A man and woman have been arrested ‘for possessing a firearm’ in Melksham.

Armed officers descended on Rosemary Way at around 5pm yesterday (Monday, 4 September).

Local residents claim several officers carrying rifles and wearing ballistic helmets raided a property whilst a drone was flown above it.

Wiltshire Police has confirmed that two people – a man and woman both aged in their 20s – were arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

They remain in custody for questioning and an investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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