Two people arrested after suspected firearms found in Derry/Londonderry security alert

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Two people have been arrested after suspected firearms were found during a security alert in Derry/Londonderry.

Speaking about the incident, Chief Inspector Jonny Hunter said: "Police received a report of a suspected firearms at an address in Waterloo Street in Derry/Londonderry shortly before 5am this morning.

"Officers responded and, as a precaution, ATO were called to examine the items which have been taken away for further examination.

"As a result of this, Waterloo Street was closed for a time, however,it has since re-opened.

"A man, aged 24, and a woman, aged 28, have been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences and they both remain in custody at this time."

Chief Inspector Hunter added: "I want to thank all those who were impacted by the closure of Waterloo Street this morning."

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