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Published: Wednesday, 19th November, 2008 12:30

Man had gun and ammo in Seamill

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A man has admitted firearms offences at the High Court after he was arrested in a dramatic armed police swoop in Seamill.

Back in January, shocked locals witnessed the 9pm raid, which saw four armed response trucks halting a vehicle close to the Merrick Hotel on the A78.

A special police unit was called in and gave chase to the vehicle after being alerted that its passengers had a gun and ammunition in their possession.

Jason Kane, 22, of West Blackhall Street, Greenock, was arrested just minutes after police had seen him being handed a white-coloured plastic bag by another man.

Full story in Largs News of November 19

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