Two men arrested on suspicion of firearm and drug offenses in Cheltenham

It happened at around 3.45pm on College Lawn, off Sandford Road.

Gloucestershire Constabulary
Author: Shaunna BurnsPublished 17th May 2023
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)

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