Sword and rifle found following 'firearms incident' on Canvey
Three people have been arrested after a number of weapons were found on Canvey.
A sword and a rifle were found, as well as a number of other weapons.
Three people were arrested.
The arrests were made as armed police descended on Linden Way, Canvey, at roughly 6pm last night.
Essex Police's firearms support unit stated the weapons were found as the team responded to a firearms incident.
@EssexPoliceFSU responded to a further firearms incident in #CanveyIsland yesterday and arrested 3 people found to be in possession of a number of weapons, including a sword and a rifle. Supported by @EPDogSection @NPASLondon #OpSceptre #KnifeCrime #guncrime pic.twitter.com/CMB7H1o5Gl
— Essex Police FSU (@EssexPoliceFSU) May 16, 2019
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