The gun was found by airport staff at Terminal 2
Police stormed Manchester Airport on Sunday morning after a gun was found in luggage. Officers were called out to Terminal 2 at around 10.45am to reports of a possible firearm being uncovered by staff.
After inspecting the luggage, police attended the scene where a firearm was seized. A man was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a firearm and remains in custody to be questioned. Details about which flight the luggage was checked-in for have have not been confirmed. Manchester Airport have been approached for more information.A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “At around 10:45 am this morning , officers were called to reports of a possible firearm being found in hold luggage by airport staff at Manchester Airport.
“After initial inspection by security staff, GMP officers attended, and the firearm was seized. Subsequently, a man has been arrested for possession of a firearm and remains in custody for further questioning.
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