Armed police operation in Flint – no arrests and no firearms recovered
Police have said there were no arrests during a firearms search warrant at an address in Thomas Street, Flint earlier today, Thursday 22 February.
In an update Sgt Steve Lloyd said;
“The firearms search warrant carried out at an address in Thomas Street ,Flint earlier today proved negative. No firearms were recovered and no one has been arrested. I would like to thank the community for their patience and understanding while this operation took place.”
From earlier: Armed police officers are currently executing a firearms search warrant at an address in Thomas Street, Flint.
Witnesses living close by say a house on the street is surrounded with armed police, some carrying shields in position.
Police dog units are also in attendance.
A police spokesperson has said:
“There is no need for the public to be alarmed.
We will release more details once the operation is complete.”
This is a developing story more as and when it is released.
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