Two arrested and weapon is sized following vehicle stop in Newham
Police Specials who had been out on patrol called in specialist armed officers after spotting a suspicious vehicle at the scene of a recent robbery this evening (Saturday)
A member of the public at the scene let officers know that the occupants onboard the vehicle had been waving a weapon around prior to their arrival. Calling in support armed officers then carried out a stop on the vehicle.
Two men were detained and a search was then carried out of the men and the vehicle.
During the search, a loaded firearm was recovered.
Two people have since been arrested and remain in custody.