Shock Discovery by Police After Noticing Unusual Behaviour
Three individuals have been arrested following a police stop on the A44, where officers discovered a firearm and two knives in the vehicle.
In the early hours of October 12, the Cotswold Neighbouring Policing team was on a routine patrol near Stow-on-the-Wold when they observed a vehicle behaving unusually after being passed by the police car.
- The vehicle suddenly stopped and activated its hazard lights, prompting concerns that it had broken down.
- Upon investigating, officers noticed an air rifle in the passenger footwell and found two knives during a subsequent search.
The driver claimed they and the two passengers were attempting to shoot pheasants.
Author's summary: Police arrest three after finding firearm and knives.