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Police arrest man and seize weapons in morning raid at Swindon property

byDaniel Jae Webb
25 January 2018 • 12.08pm
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A man’s been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences following a morning raid in Swindon.

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Around ten police vehicles – including four armed response cars and a dog unit – executed a warrant in Twickenham Close, off Greenbridge Road at before 11am today, 25 January.

A man was arrested and taken into the back of a police van at around 11.30am.

Armed response vehicles at the scene

A number of officers remain at the scene at midday, conducting a search of the property.

A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “Officers attended an address in Colebrook at approximately 10.50am this morning to conduct a warrant.

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“A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences and possession of a class A drug. He has been taken to custody for questioning while enquiries continue.

“Searches have been conducted at the address and a number of weapons have been seized.”


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