Police have arrested a 38-year-old man after reports of threats involving a firearm in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. Officers were called to the scene on the afternoon of September 25, prompting a temporary request for members of the public to shelter inside nearby supermarkets.
Incident in Trostre area
Dyfed-Powys Police said officers attended the Trostre area of Llanelli and carried out extensive inquiries and searches to locate the man. The incident began at around 3.45pm, and as a precaution, members of the public were temporarily asked to remain inside nearby supermarkets to ensure their safety.
The force later confirmed that the incident was brought to a safe conclusion with nobody injured. The 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sending communication threatening death or serious harm and remains in police custody.
Police thank public and businesses
A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesman said: "Officers have been dealing with an incident in which a man was reported to have made threats involving a firearm at about 3.45pm this afternoon."
"Officers attended the Trostre area of Llanelli and carried out extensive inquiries and searches to locate the man. As a precaution, and while officers worked to locate him, members of the public were temporarily asked to remain inside nearby supermarkets to ensure their safety."
The spokesman added: "The man has since been located and the incident has been brought to a safe conclusion. A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sending communication threatening death or serious harm and is in police custody."
"We would like to thank members of the public and local businesses for their patience and cooperation while officers dealt with the incident," the spokesman concluded.
