Northern Ireland

Police release images of recovered guns

Police have released images of firearms seized in west Belfast. The three suspected handguns have been "taken away for further examination"
Police have released images of firearms seized in west Belfast. The three suspected handguns have been "taken away for further examination" Police have released images of firearms seized in west Belfast. The three suspected handguns have been "taken away for further examination"

Police have released images of firearms seized in west Belfast.

Detectives from the PSNI’s Terrorism Investigation Unit (TIU) said the items were recovered on Tuesday following a search in the Lagmore area.

The three suspected handguns have been "taken away for further examination".

Four people - two women aged 24 and 55 and two men aged 20 and 55 - were also arrested on suspicion of possessing firearms.

All were released on bail pending further enquires.

The 20-year-old man is to be reported to the Public Prosecution Service for Possession of a Class B controlled drug.

Detective Inspector Andrew Hamlin from TIU said: "The seizure of these suspected firearms demonstrates our commitment to removing harm from our community and I would encourage anyone with information regarding criminality to contact police on 101".