A man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm following a police search in Cardiff city centre.
A heavy police presence was reported in the capital near Cardiff Prison on Friday night.
Witnesses reported seeing several police cars, armed police and a police helicopter out searching.
A spokesman from South Wales Police confirmed on Saturday morning that they had arrested a man.
He said: “South Wales Police received a report at approximately 5pm on Friday of a man in possession of a firearm.
“The incident centred on a sighting of the man close to the Smart Bridge, in Smart Way,Cardiff .
“Following a search within the city centre the man was arrested by South Wales Police officers at approximately 7pm, and was in possession of a BB-Type gun.
“No-one was injured during this incident. The male is currently in custody assisting police with their enquiries.”
The police search in the city centre led to many people writing on social media questioning what was happening.
Darren Dupre wrote on Twitter: “Worrying looking issue around Cardiff Prison. Police helicopter and I am sure I saw policeman in car with semi auto rifle.”
Anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 quoting reference number 1600143110.
see-http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/man-arrested-after-police-search-11230295
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