Toomebridge: men arrested after incident in which PSNI Armed Response Unit responded to report of male with gun are released on bail
Two men arrested after an incident in Toomebridge at the weekend during which a gun was allegedly brandished have been released.
Armed Response Unit officers were involved in the police operation during which police say a quantity of drugs was also recovered.
In a statement issued on Monday morning (February 23), Inspector McCallion said: “Officers were on mobile patrol in the Red Row area at around 7pm on Sunday, 22nd February when they were alerted by two members of the public that a male in the vicinity had a gun.
“The officers subsequently stopped to speak with a group which had gathered outside one of the properties.
“Additional officers, including those from the Armed Response Unit (ARU), also attended the scene and, following enquiries, a 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm/imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.”
He was, police added, also later arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill.
Inspector McCallion continued: “A search was also conducted at the property, with a quantity of suspected Class A drugs seized. A second, 37-year-old man, was then arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A controlled drug.”
In an update on Monday evening, the PSNI said both men have been released on bail pending further police enquiries.
Police enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information which might assist is asked to contact 101, quoting reference number 1263 of 22/02/26.
A report or information can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form or Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.