Police in Dungannon are appealing for information after a 'partially sawn off' shotgun was found in the Brantry Road area on Monday.
The firearm was discovered at around 10.15am, with ATO arriving to the scene to ensure the gun was disabled.
It was then taken away for further examination by police.
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It is the second time in a number of months that a shotgun has been found in and around the Dungannon area by police, after a firearm and ammunition were found in the Windmill Wood area in March.
Detective Sergeant Robinson said: “At around 10.15am yesterday, Monday 23rd May, police received a report of a firearm having been discovered in the Brantry Road area.
“The item, believed to be a partially sawn off shotgun, was made safe by Ammunition Technical Officers, before being taken away for further examination.
“Our enquiries are continuing, and I would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to this matter to contact us on the non-emergency number 101, and quote reference number 575 of 23/05/22.
“A report can also be submitted online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport, or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org.”
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