Police have this afternoon confirmed they have arrested four people on suspicion of possession of a firearm following police attendance at a property in Toothill, Swindon, yesterday.
At around 2.30pm, officers were attending the location on an unrelated matter.
Three men were seen acting suspiciously and made off from police.
A firearm was later located and following swift proactive work from officers, the men were arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm.
A fourth man was later arrested in the town centre on suspicion of the same offence.
Police activity is ongoing in the local area and Toothill residents are being warned they will be likely to see an increased policing presence while they carry out enquiries.
DI Rachel Hardy of Swindon CID said: “Following excellent work by our Swindon officers, four men are in custody after a firearm was located.
“These men are in custody and officers are continuing to question them.
“I’d like to reassure the public that there have been no reported injuries and at no point was there a threat to the public.
“We will maintain an increased presence in the local area while officers carry out their enquiries and residents are likely to see more high visibility patrols.”
Anyone with information can contact us on 101 quoting reference 54230098987, or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
