Police order public to shelter in supermarkets in Wales after 'firearm threats'

Police order public to shelter in supermarkets in Wales after 'firearm threats' The Trostre area of Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, was put in lockdown with people told to shelter in supermarkets following reports of a man making threats involving a firearm People were ordered to shelter in supermarkets in a Welsh town today after reports of a man making threats involving a firearm. Police rushed to the Trostre area of Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, where urgent inquiries were undertaken to try and locate the man. The incident began at around 3.45pm. Witnesses reported seeing armed police in the streets during the lockdown. One person wrote on Facebook: "Does anyone know what's happening by aldi in trostre. A friend is locked down in aldi theres armed police everywhere." (sic) A spokesman for Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that while efforts were made to locate the suspect, people were told to remain inside supermarkets as a precaution to ensure their safety, Wales Online reports. The force added that the incident was brought to a safe conclusion. A man, 38, was arrested on suspicion of sending communication threatening death or serious harm. The Dyfed-Powys Police spokesman said: "Officers have been dealing with an incident in which a man was reported to have made threats involving a firearm at about 3.45pm this afternoon. "Officers attended the Trostre area of Llanelli and carried out extensive inquiries and searches to locate the man. "As a precaution, and while officers worked to locate him, members of the public were temporarily asked to remain inside nearby supermarkets to ensure their safety. "The man has since been located and the incident has been brought to a safe conclusion. "A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sending communication threatening death or serious harm and is in police custody. "We would like to thank members of the public and local businesses for their patience and cooperation while officers dealt with the incident."