Detectives have arrested a man on suspicion of carrying a replica firearm in a public place, after it was reported that a man was seen brandishing a weapon at the rear of a property in the Lisburn area.
The report was made to officers on Sunday 19th October. There were no reports of any shots being fired.
At a subsequent planned search of a property yesterday afternoon, Tuesday 21st October, an imitation firearm was located and recovered from the address.
A man aged in his 30s was arrested, and remains in custody today, Wednesday 22nd October, assisting with police enquiries.
Enquiries are continuing, and detectives would appeal for anyone who might have any information which could assist them to get in touch with CID in Lisburn by calling 101, and quoting reference number 1146 of 21/10/25.