East Belfast: Man arrested after guns seized in Kilmakee Park

News imagePSNI Items seized during a search in east BelfastPSNI

A 28-year-old man has been arrested after two guns and ammunition were seized during a search in east Belfast.

The arrest came after an operation in Kilmakee Park, off the Gilnahirk Road, on Wednesday night.

The PSNI said a number of items, including a handgun, shotgun and ammunition, were seized for further examination.

The man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm in suspicious circumstances.

Det Ch Insp Kelly appealed for anyone with information to contact the police.