St. Louis, MO – A SWAT-led operation in north St. Louis resulted in multiple firearms being seized and three suspects taken into custody Wednesday, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
According to police, officers with the department’s SWAT unit and Detective Bureau executed search warrants at two residences in the 8900 block of Edna Street earlier today. During the searches, investigators recovered three handguns, an AR-style rifle, and additional ammunition, removing what police described as dangerous weapons from the community.
Authorities confirmed that three suspects were taken into custody during the operation on what were described as “numerous outstanding warrants.” Police did not immediately release the names of the suspects or specify the charges connected to the warrants. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.
Images released by the department show several firearms laid out on a table, including multiple semi-automatic pistols, extended magazines, and a rifle-style firearm. Police credited coordinated efforts between SWAT officers and detectives for the successful execution of the warrants without reported injuries.
The 8900 block of Edna Street is located in north St. Louis, within the city’s Walnut Park area, a neighborhood that has seen increased enforcement efforts in recent months aimed at reducing violent crime and illegal firearm possession.
Police emphasized that removing illegal weapons from circulation remains a top priority as part of broader violence prevention strategies across St. Louis. Anyone with information related to illegal firearms or ongoing criminal activity is encouraged to contact local authorities or submit tips anonymously through CrimeStoppers.
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