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Armed Police Search Barnstaple Asda After Gun Report, Find No Weapon

Police say three people were detained during a precautionary response, with no further action taken.

Overview

  • Devon and Cornwall Police received reports of 'men with a gun' at the Asda car park in Taw Wharf, Barnstaple, at about 11:30am on Friday, March 13.
  • Firearms officers were dispatched due to the nature of the report and conducted extensive searches at the scene.
  • No firearm was located following the searches, according to the police statement.
  • Three people were detained at the site and subsequently released with no further action.
  • Local outlet Devon Live reported armed officers visible in the supermarket car park during the incident.