A man has been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences in the area of South Market Street, Newport. Picture: Google Maps
ARMED police were called to Newport street last night after receiving reports of an armed man in the area.
Officers searched a property on South Market Street in Pill, and found an air rifle.
A 40-year-old man has been arrested.
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A Gwent Police spokesman said: "At approximately 7.40pm on Thursday, July 11, 2019, we received reports that a man was in possession of a possible firearm in the area of South Market Street, Newport.
"Officers attended an address in the street, conducted a search and recovered an air rifle.
"A 40-year-old local man was arrested shortly afterwards on suspicion of firearms offences, when he attended Newport Central Police Station.
"He remains in custody at this time."
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