Two men arrested on suspicion of firearm and drug offenses in Cheltenham
It happened at around 3.45pm on College Lawn, off Sandford Road.
Last updated 17th May 2023
Armed officers arrested two men and seized weapons from a vehicle in Cheltenham yesterday, Tuesday 16 May.
Information had been provided to Gloucestershire Constabulary by Avon and Somerset Police which resulted in the occupants of a vehicle being detained.
This happened at around 3.45pm on College Lawn, off Sandford Road.
The vehicle was searched and a meat cleaver and conducted energy device were seized. A vehicle was also seized.
A 40-year-old man from Bristol was arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs, firearms and class B drugs possession offences.
A 34-year-old man from Bristol was arrested on suspicion of firearms offences, class B drugs possession and possession of a pointed article or blade.
The pair remain in custody this afternoon (Wednesday 17th May)