FOUR men have been arrested after one of them was seen walking a Bury street with a possible gun.
Police were called to a report of a man seen with a gun on Parkhills Road, Bury yesterday evening at around 8.50pm.
Armed officers then arrested a 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
He remains in custody for questioning.
Following further investigation, a house was searched on Parkhills Road that same evening and three additional men were arrested.
The men, aged between 29 and 39, were arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
They also remain in custody for questioning.
An air rifle, air pistol and snap bags of white powder were uncovered during a search of the property.
Officers say that enquiries are ongoing and that anyone with information should contact them on 0161 856 8108 quoting incident 2785 of 22/11/21.
Alternatively, details can be passed via GMP's LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk or anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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