Two men questioned after assault weapon, ammunition and drugs found in Carrickfergus and Belfast:
Two men have been arrested after a "suspected military-style assault weapon" and drugs worth £50,000 were seized in Carrickfergus and Belfast.In a follow-up search of a nearby house the assault weapon, magazine and ammunition were found.
A large amount of suspected Class A drugs was also seized as were Class B drugs and drugs paraphernalia.A number of items were seized including suspected Class B and Class C drugs and drug-related paraphernalia.A 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of several offences, including possessing a firearm and ammunition in suspicious circumstances, possessing prohibited weapons and possession of Class A and Class B drugs with intent to supply.
A second man, aged 44, was arrested on suspicion of offences including possessing a firearm and ammunition in suspicious circumstances, possessing prohibited weapons and possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply.A spokesperson said the suspected firearm was a "highly-significant find" and police were investigating how it was obtained.
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