Two rifles seized in major operation in Westmoreland
Published:Monday | July 8, 2024 | 9:51 PM
Two rifles and a quantity of ammunition were seized by the police today during an intelligence-led operation in Kings Valley district, Grange Hill in Westmoreland.
According to police reports, about 3:30 p.m., a team involved in a coordinated effort by the Westmoreland Divisional Intelligence Unit (DIU) and other local police teams went to the community and searched an abandoned wooden structure located in a heavily vegetated area.
During the search, the police discovered two rifles, one of which was identified as a Colt AR-15 rifle. The weapons were found along with two M16 magazines containing forty-nine 5.56 rounds of ammunition.
Further searches of the surrounding hilly terrain led officers to a hut where two level 3 tactical vests were seized.
No arrests were made during the operation.
Investigations are ongoing.
The Westmoreland police are continuing their appeal to the public for any information that can assist in their efforts to combat illegal firearms and improve community safety.
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