Specialist teams in Gainsborough carrying out operation relating to firearms

The team was called to Apley Close around half past 7

Specialist teams in Gainsborough carrying out operation relating to firearms
Author: Andy MarshPublished 15th Feb 2023

Specialist police officers are carrying out an operation in Gainsborough after a warrant was issued related to firearms.

The team was called to Apley Close around half past 7 with the cul de sac closed off.

Drones have also been deployed.

The investigation is said to be ongoing.

Here's Lincolnshire police's statement in full:

We are on scene this morning (15 February) at two addresses in Apley Close, Gainsborough, carrying out planned warrants relating to firearms.

Specialist armed officers as well as dog units, and the police drone were deployed at around 7.30am.

The cul-de-sac has been closed while we conduct these warrants as a safety precaution, and we would ask the local community stay away from the area while we complete our enquiries. We will remain on scene this morning carrying out further searches as part of our investigation.

The warrants are the result of community and police intelligence and are part of our proactive work to keep our communities safe. Further updates will be shared when we have them.

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