Guns seized and two arrested in Leighton Buzzard raids
Firearms were seized and two men arrested following dawn raids in Leighton Buzzard this morning (Wednesday) as part of an investigation into the supply of firearms.
Wednesday, 28th April 2021, 5:08 pm
Officers from the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) seized an automatic firearm and a handgun, following warrants at residential addresses in Lake Street.
Two men, one in their 20s and one in their 30s, were arrested on suspicion of possession of firearms and taken into custody for further questioning.
ERSOU’s teams were supported by resources from Bedfordshire Police, the Metropolitan Police, and Essex Police.
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