Bag of guns found dumped on street prompting armed police response

The discovery was made on a street in Glasgow on Tuesday night

Armed officers called to Glasgow street after bag of guns foundiStock

Armed police descended on a street in Glasgow after a bag of guns was discovered.

Emergency services were alerted to a bag containing firearms being dumped on Tynecastle Street at around 8.55pm on Tuesday.

Police officers, including firearms specialists, were sent to the scene and removed the weapons from the area.

An investigation has been launched into the discovery, and police are still on the scene.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 8.55pm on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, officers were made aware of a bag having been discarded on Tynecastle Street, Glasgow, which appeared to contain firearms.

“Officers including firearms officers attended and the firearms have been safely removed and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

“Officers remain in the area and anyone with any concerns can approach them.”

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