
Police arrested three people in Ventnor yesterday (Tuesday) following reports of a woman in possession of a firearm.
Officers were called at 4.14pm on 11 March following reports of a woman in possession of an item described as a firearm at an address in Albert Street.
Police, including armed response officers, attended the address and arrested three people as follows:
·A 33-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm without a certificate, and possession of Class A drugs.
·A 32-year-old man arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm without a certificate
·A 42-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm without a certificate
Attending officers seized the item from the address which has been sent off for examination.