Three arrested following warrants in Watford

Three people have been arrested and weapons seized following two warrants in Watford on Friday (15 November).

Following intelligence gathered, officers from Operation Scorpion and the Operational Support Group conducted warrants at two separate addresses in North Watford.

At the first address, officers located and seized a taser and a baton. Two people, a woman aged in her 40s and a man aged in his 30s, were arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a private place and Section 5 firearms offences in relation to the taser.

Officers also seized what is believed to be a taser at the second address. A man aged in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of possessing a Section 5 firearm.

All three have been released on police bail whilst enquiries continue.

Watford Neighbourhood Inspector Dan Jones said: “We have acted on intelligence received and an active investigation is underway, with enquiries continuing. If anyone has any concerns, please report this to us so we can take appropriate action and keep people safe.”

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