Two people are in custody assisting police after an alleged incident involving an imitation firearm in Launceston CBD earlier today.
Shortly after midday, police received reports of a man in possession of what was believed to be a handgun while in the CBD with another man.
The men left the area in a small silver Holden hatch before the vehicle was quickly intercepted by police and they were safely taken into custody.
An imitation firearm was located within the vehicle and seized.
Nobody was physically injured or threatened during the incident and the men remain in custody assisting police.
Investigations are ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.
