Grenades, guns and ammunition... stash of potentially deadly weapons discovered in woodland after homes evacuated
01.06.2022 - 13:45
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Police have released pictures of a stash of potentially deadly weapons that were discovered on moorland in Salford after nearby homes were evacuated.
Armed police, bomb disposal experts and military officers descended on Kersal Moor last Friday (May 27) after the police 'received information' from a member of the public. Some residents who lived nearby had to be evacuated from their homes as police cordoned off footpaths onto the moorland.
The bomb disposal robot was spotted scouring the area as sniffer dogs also joined the search. Police said a 'suspicious item' had been found.
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A number of controlled explosions were also carried out. Today, the force released pictures of the large stash of firearms and potentially deadly grenades that were discovered during the search.
Five firearms were found on the moorland. A tank grenade and five hand grenades were also discovered.
Police said an investigation is ongoing into who the weapons might have been associated with. Forensic experts are assessing whether the guns - including pistols, a sawn-off shotgun and a rifle - might have been used in any previous shootings.
Police said there is 'no suggestion' that the weapons are linked to terrorism. There is 'not believed to be any wider risk', detectives added.
No arrests have been made. Detective Inspector Simon Akker, of our Serious and Organised Crime Firearms Investigation Team, said: "Friday’s operation was a very successful one with a stash of weapons and some potentially lethal items being recovered and taken from the streets – meaning there is no longer the risk of them getting in the wrong hands – and I thank the public
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