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# Two arrested after armed police descend on busy high street
- URL: https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/armed-police-descend-on-busy-high-street/
- Published: 2026-08-02T17:40:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-03T20:33:57.000Z
- Author: Seamus McCoy
- Tags: Plympton, News, #editors-picks

Two men have been arrested after armed police officers were seen carrying out an operation on Sunday afternoon (2 August).

A number of Specialist Firearms Officers attended The Ridgeway, where they appeared to be engaging with the occupants of a white Mercedes.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/74/83/7483ab0e-4e89-48b0-a2a9-d29bc2bbbe08/content/images/2026/08/R6M31728.jpg)

****SFOs at the scene.** (Image: Plymouth Plus) 

Plymouth Plus understands that the Specialist Operations Tactical Firearms Team took part a pre-planned operation in [Plympton](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tag/plympton/) to arrest one of the suspects.

[Devon and Cornwall Police](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tag/devon-and-cornwall-police/) have confirmed that officers were called at around 9.10pm (31 July) following reports of a large disorder in Delacombe Close.

It was reported that gunshots had been heard, although police later established that the noise was likely caused by car windows being smashed.

A number of people present were also reported to be armed with knives, hammers and bats.

Armed officers attended and found a man with an injury to his arm, which was not believed to be life-threatening.

A Plymouth man in his 20s and another Plymouth man in his 30s were arrested on suspicion of affray.

Both men have since been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

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