Raids find 'tasers' and baton at North Watford addresses

Acting on previously gathered intelligence, Herts Police conducted two separate warrants in North Watford on Friday (November 15).

Officers arrested a woman in her 40s and a man in his 30s on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a private place and Section 5 firearms offences in relation to a taser that was found at the first address.

Taser stock image. (Image: PA) Tasers, a type of stun gun, are a prohibited weapon in the UK and fall under Section 5 firearm legislation. A baton was also found at the address.

Police again seized what is believed to be a taser during the second warrant and a man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of possessing a Section 5 firearm in relation to this.

All three have been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

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Inspector Dan Jones said: “We have acted on intelligence received and an active investigation is underway, with enquiries continuing.

“If anyone has any concerns, please report this to us so we can take appropriate action and keep people safe.”

Information can be reported online at herts.police.uk/report or by calling 101.