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South Wales Argus
07-05-2025
- South Wales Argus
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."
Wales Online
07-05-2025
- Wales Online
Man arrested as police swoop on property and seize firearm
Man arrested as police swoop on property and seize firearm A man has been arrested after a firearm was found during police warrants Gwent Police attended properties in the Pillgwenlly area of Newport in the early hours of this morning (Image: Google ) A man has been arrested after two warrants were executed on separate addresses in south Wales. Gwent Police attended properties in the Pillgwenlly area of Newport in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday May 7. The force attended an address on Bishton Street and Coverack Road at around 2am and arrested a 47-year-old on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Forensic police vans, sniffer dogs and patrol cars were pictured outside the properties. Police remain in the area carrying out enquiries as part of their ongoing investigation. The man remains in custody at this time being questioned by officers. Police have said that there is no threat to the community, but that an emergency service presence will be noticeable as they investigate the incident. Don't miss a crime story by signing up to our crime newsletter here . Article continues below A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: "Two warrants, under section 46 of the Firearms act 1968, were executed at addresses on Bishton Street and Coverack Road in Newport at about 2am on Wednesday May 7. "A 47-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. 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. Article continues below "Officers remain at the address carrying out enquiries as part of an ongoing investigation." Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here . We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice
