Firearm and ammunition found following search in Newtownabbey
Police have issued an appeal for information following the discovery
A firearm and a quantity of ammunition has been uncovered by police following a search in Newtownabbey today.
Police made the discovery following a planned search in the Glas na Braden Glen area at around 12.50pm on Tuesday, October 7.
Officers have now issued an appeal for witnesses and information after the firearm and ammunition was found.
Detective Inspector Gallagher said: “During a planned search today, Tuesday, 7th October, a firearm was uncovered in the Glas na Braden Glen area. A further search at around 12.50pm then revealed a quantity of ammunition. “Our enquiries are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone with information, including dash-cam, CCTV or other footage, to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 699 of 07/10/25. “Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”
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