Following a report from a member of the public police from Dungannon, assisted by colleagues in the armed response unit, carried out a preplanned arrest and search in the Fivemiletown area yesterday.
As a result of this operation, a number of weapons were seized by police, including a crossbow. A man was arrested and has been released on bail pending further inquiries.
A PSNI spokesperson said, “One male was arrested in relation to the incident and has since been released on bail pending further inquiries. Various weapons have been seized, which are now off the street and out of the hands of criminal elements.
“If you know of anybody involved in any sort of criminality or illegal activity in your local area, you can report it anonymously through independent charity Crimestoppers online via https://orlo.uk/2pyPw by calling 0800 555 111, or by contacting Police on 101.”

