Man arrested after gun found in car in Glasgow city centre
The 55 year old is due in court on Monday.
A man's been arrested after a gun was found in a car in Glasgow city centre.
The 55 year old is due in court on Monday after the weapon and ammunition were recovered during a stop and search on Sauchiehall Street on Friday evening.
As part of the same investigation, a red Volkswagen Golf was stopped and searched by armed police in Neilston Road, Paisley, later on Friday night.
No items were recovered and no-one was arrested.
Detective Inspector Martin McGhee of Police Scotland's specialist crime division said: "As part of an ongoing investigation, officers from Police Scotland have recovered a firearm and ammunition.
"I would urge anyone who may have information about the criminal use of firearms to contact Police Scotland on 101 or, alternatively, the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.''
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