Man arrested on Coverack Road for ‘firearm possession'
Police carried out two searches today at residential addresses in Newport.
Search warrants were issued at addresses on Bishton Street and Coverack Road about 2am on Wednesday May 7.
Residents that live on Coverack Road were confused by the large police presence.
Police at the scene on Coverack Road Newport (Forensics included) (Image: NQ) Locals first noticed police on the scene from 5am.
Two police vans and a car were spotted as well as sniffer dogs and a forensics team.
It was later revealed this was due to an ongoing investigation and that the warrants were executed under section 46 of the Firearms act 1968.
Police at the scene on Coverack Road Newport (Forensics included) (Image: NQ) Detective Inspector Steve Davies said: "These warrants were pre-planned and took place as part of an ongoing investigation.
"We are carrying out searches in the area today as our enquiries continue.
"We are not looking for anyone else at this time, and the man arrested remains in police custody being questioned.
"There is no threat to the wider community, no-one has been injured, and these warrants have been executed as part of an isolated investigation."
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