From the County Times
SCORES of police descended on a Mid Wales Travellers’ site as they searched for a gun.
Eight police vehicles took part in the raid which saw both entrances at Welshpool’s Leighton Arches (formerly the Withybeds) blocked with police.
The County Times understands that officers were acting on a tip-off and searching for a gun however, despite an extensive search, nothing was found.
Cars were prevented from accessing the site while officers wearing plastic gloves and plastic covering over their feet searched a premises.
Another officer filmed the scene while several residents protested at what they branded an unwarranted intrusion.
One resident said: “I think they’ve come on a tip-off from London.
“They’re looking for guns or something. I’ve never seen a gun in my life.”
A spokesman for the police said: “Following intelligence received and inquiries conducted a search warrant was executed at the property today.
"No arrests were made and no items removed from the premises. Police would like to thank the residents for their co-operation during the search today.”
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