POLICE responded to reports of a group of youths with a rifle in Wrexham.
The group had reportedly been seen with the weapon in woodland in Rossett on Thursday evening.
A large police response ensued, with the police helicopter involved. The group fled the woodland before being seen entering a nearby property.
North Wales Police said officers attended and seized two air rifles.
A spokesperson for the force said: "Shortly before 7pm yesterday (28 April) we received a reported sighting of four male youths in possession of a rifle in woodland close to Darland Lane, Rossett.
"Officers attended the scene and, with aerial support from NPAS, a search of the area was conducted. The males involved fled the woods and were witnessed entering an address on Waverley Crescent.
"Officers attended the address and spoke with the males involved. Two air rifles were recovered from the property and subsequently seized by officers. Enquiries into this incident remain ongoing."
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