‘No threat to public’ - Drumsurn incident was man shooting vermin on land, say PSNI
Police investigating reports of shots fired in the Drumsurn area on Friday morning have located and spoken with a male who was found to be shooting vermin on land in the area.
The incident was reported in the Drumsurn Road area on Friday, November 13.
It is understood a nearby primary school was initially placed into lockdown following the report.
A Police Service of Northern Ireland spokesperson said: “As a precaution the firearm has been removed from the individual as police enquiries continue. We do not believe there was any threat to the public.”
Police have urged anyone with information to come forward.
“Anyone with information or footage from the area that could assist with police enquiries, can contact officers using our witness appeal form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals quoting reference 328 13/11/26.
“You can also contact us on the non-emergency number 101.
“Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/”