A 34 year old local man has been arrested by Royal Gibraltar Police Armed Response  officers on suspicion of several offences, including Affray and Possession of a Firearm. 

A statement from the RGP follows below:

The arrest followed an altercation between the drivers of two vehicles in the area of  Waterport Road, and additional information received, following which a police  operation quickly identified and instigated immediate searches for the individuals  involved.  

RGP Armed Response Officers, supported by GDP colleagues, conducted a forced  entry into a local residential property and effected the arrest.  

The investigation has been taken over by RGP detectives from the RGP Crime &  Protective Services Division, and no further comment will be made at this time.  

The RGP wishes to reassure the community that no other individuals are being sought  in connection with this ongoing investigation.