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Firearms Officers Recover Guns Found on Glasgow Street

Police recovered a bag of firearms found on Tynecastle Street, Glasgow, on 5 May 2026. Specialist officers safely removed the weapons as investigations continue.

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Firearms Recovered in Glasgow's East End

Police have recovered a bag containing firearms that was found in the east end of Glasgow.

Authorities were dispatched to Tynecastle Street in the Springboig area on the evening of Tuesday, 5 May 2026.

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Specialist firearms officers were among those who responded to the incident, and the bag of weapons was safely removed from the location.

Officers continue to remain at the scene as investigations proceed.

Police Statement

A spokesperson for Police Scotland provided the following information:

"Around 20.55 on Tuesday 5 May, 2026, officers were made aware of a bag having been discarded on Tynecastle Street, Glasgow, which appeared to contain firearms.
Officers including firearms officers attended and the firearms have been safely removed and inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
Officers remain in the area and anyone with any concerns can approach them."

This article was sourced from bbc

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