Caerphilly Observer
Member Sign in Manage Membership
Become a Member - no ads
Menu
  • News
    • Senedd
    • Business
    • Newport
    • Opinion
  • Sport
    • Rugby union
    • Football
  • Membership & Subscriptions
  • Notices
  • Obituaries
  • About
    • Advertise
  • Sponsored Content
Menu

Two boys arrested on suspicion of carrying a firearm have been released

News | Tom Hicks | Published: 13:55, Wednesday October 25th, 2023.
Last updated: 14:05, Wednesday October 25th, 2023

Support quality, independent, local journalism…that matters

From just £1 a month you can help fund our work – and use our website without adverts. Become a member today

A police car and helicopter was spotted over the woodland area next to Lansbury Park earlier this afternoon
A police helicopter was spotted flying over Gwern y Domen, opposite Lansbury Park, on Monday October 23

Two boys from the Caerphilly area who were arrested on suspicion of carrying a firearm have been released as Gwent Police appeals for information.

The boys, aged 15 and 16, were arrested on Monday October 23 on suspicion of being in possession of a firearm in a public place and driving without a license or insurance.

After receiving an initial call to Mill Road, Caerphilly, at around 2pm, Caerphilly Observer understands Gwent Police’s search for the boys led them to Gwern y Domen, in the wooded area opposite Lansbury Park.

A police helicopter was searching the area and armed police were seen on foot.

Two boys arrested in Caerphilly on suspicion of carrying a firearm

An off-road bike was seized and an air-weapon was recovered from the scene.

Anyone with information can contact Gwent Police on 101, quoting log reference 2300360778.

Alternatively, you can contact Gwent Police on social media or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


Sign-up to our daily newsletter


Support quality, independent, local journalism…that matters

From just £1 a month you can help fund our work – and use our website without adverts.

Become a member today

Caerphilly Media

Latest News

  • Tributes have been paid to Lainie Williams
    Family pay tribute to ‘brave and beautiful’ 17-year-old killed in alleged attackFriday, November 14, 2025
  • Winners at the 2025 Sport Caerphilly Awards
    Winners announced at Sport Caerphilly Awards 2025Friday, November 14, 2025
  • Plans to redevelop the site of the former Crown Pub are in the pre-application stage
    Detailed plans backed for homes on site of former pubFriday, November 14, 2025
  • MS calls on Welsh Government to back calls to reopen railway line through NelsonFriday, November 14, 2025
  • Aerial View of the proposed development sites (roughly marked in yellow) near Heol Coedcae, Bargoed
    Green light for 50 new ‘contemporary’ homes on town estateFriday, November 14, 2025
  • First Minister Eluned Morgan and finance minister Mark Drakeford with the Royal-approved legislation
    Tourism sector ‘bled dry’ by red tape, industry leaders warnFriday, November 14, 2025

Find out how the communities of Caerphilly County Borough get their names

Caerphilly

Legal & Public Notices

  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, November 13, 2025
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, October 30, 2025
  • Notice of application for a premises licence: Ffos CaerffiliThursday, October 23, 2025
  • Notice of application for a variation of a premises licence: Pontygwindy Industrial EstateWednesday, October 22, 2025
© 2009-2024 Caerphilly Media Ltd, Caerphilly Miners Centre for the Community Watford Road Caerphilly, CF83 1BJ. Incorporated in Wales No. 07604006.