DETECTIVES are appealing for information following the discovery of a suspected machine gun in a vehicle which had been abandoned in an area of Lurgan. 

Detective Inspector Harvey said: “It is believed the abandoned vehicle, a silver Hyundai using fake number plates and found by police on Sunday, January 14, had been parked in Deeney Drive for a number of days prior to its discovery. 

“Did you see this car being parked by anyone?

“Did you see anyone or any vehicles acting suspiciously in and around this vehicle over the past week? 

“If so, would you please contact Detectives at Criminal Investigation Branch, Lurgan on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 401 15/01/18.

“It does not matter how insignificant you may think your information is, it may help piece together the movements of those responsible and bring them to justice.

“If you do not want to contact police directly information can also be provided to the independent charity, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 11, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”