A holdall containing a British army issued assault rifle, a handgun, ammunition and a silencer has been discovered in a park. Two people were arrested in connection with the bag which was found in Manchester.
The weapons were discovered earlier this year when Greater Manchester Police carried out a search at Broadhurst Park after receiving intelligence. The holdall found contained; a SA80 assault rifle, with two bullets in the magazine; a blank firing Zoraki gas pistol, adapted to fire bullets; 31 9mm bullets and a silencer for the pistol.
The bag also contained drug paraphernalia, in the form of rocks of benzocaine - an anaesthetic commonly used as a cocaine cutting agent. Greater Manchester Police confirmed two figures have been arrested today on suspicion of possession of a firearm and ammunition in connection with the stash, reports Manchester Evening News.
