Police have made an arrest following a planned search of a property in north Belfast on Thursday, 12th February.

Neighbourhood Policing Team Inspector Adams said: “Officers from our Neighbourhood Policing Team conducted a search of a property under warrant in the Florence Square area at around 7.40pm on Thursday evening.

“Colleagues from HMRC were also in attendance during the search, which uncovered a large number of suspected stolen items, including four imitation firearms, phones, household items, confectionary, crisps and makeup. A quantity of cash, along with suspected counterfeit cigarettes and clothing were also seized.

“A 38-year-old man was arrested on two counts of suspicion of possession of firearm(s) or ammunition in suspicious circumstances and possessing a firearm in suspicious circumstances.

"He was further arrested on suspicion of having a firearm or imitation firearm whilst committing an offence, two counts of possessing criminal property and two counts of handling stolen goods.

“Our enquiries are ongoing and anyone with any information can contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1456 of 12/02/26.

“You can also submit a report or information online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.”