Fresh appeal for information following discovery of weapons in Crossmaglen
Police are re-releasing pictures and urging anyone who knows anything to contact them.
There's a fresh appeal for information after guns and ammunition were found in Crossmaglen last year. Police are re-releasing pictures and urging anyone who knows anything to contact them.
The proactive search operation took place in the Monog Road area on 30 and 31 October 2023. Here, weapons and ammunition were discovered in a constructed hide, which was buried in a hedgerow on agricultural land.
A police spokesperson said: “I can confirm that the find contained 10 firearms, a telescopic sight, magazines compatible with a number of the firearms recovered, and a large quantity of ammunition. The firearms consist of five revolvers, two Glock pistols, one AR-15 assault rifle and two shotguns.
“Forensic enquiries are ongoing and therefore it isn’t, at this stage, possible to attribute the weapons to a particular group or organisation.”
He continued: “While we must keep an open mind about the origins of the weapons, there’s no doubt that this haul is significant and had the potential to seriously harm or kill. The discovery and seizure is a welcome step in disrupting criminal activity and preventing potential loss of life.
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them on 101. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, who guarantee complete anonymity.