Haul of suspected firearms found in Co Tyrone shooting probe

Detectives are investigating.
Haul of suspected firearms found in Co Tyrone shooting probe

By Rebecca Black, PA

A haul of suspected firearms has been discovered by detectives probing a shooting incident in Co Tyrone.

Last week, a man aged in his 40s was treated for suspected gunshot wounds to his arm.

On Tuesday, police said officers investigating arrested a 34-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman, who both remained in police custody on Wednesday afternoon.

Hand out image from the PSNI of a number of suspected firearms found during searches in the Coalisland area. (PA)

During related searches in the Coalisland area, detectives found a number of suspected firearms.

A police spokesperson said: “They have been seized and will be sent for further testing.

“We would like to thank the community for their patience over the last couple of days.

“Our inquiries are ongoing and we would continue appeal for anyone with information in relation to this incident to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 1369 of 30/10/24.”

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