Police are carrying out high visibility patrols in the east of Glasgow after a spate of violence.
A number of officers are out in the Calton area following a drive-by shooting on Tuesday.
A family were left 'badly shaken' after the firearm was discharged at a house in Millroad Drive.
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A white car, possibly a Volkswagen, pulled up outside the house when an occupant shot at one of the windows around 10.20pm.
No one was injured in the incident.
The next day, a firearm and ammunition were discovered when police carried out a raid in the area.
Our officers are performing high visibilty patrols in the Calton area of Glasgow.
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Specialist officers raided a property on East Campbell Street under warrant and recovered the items.
Read more: Calton shooting: Targeted drive-by incident leaves family ‘badly shaken’
It is not known if the two incidents are linked.
Members of the public are being encouraged to speak to the officers if they have any concerns about the recent incidents.
Read more: Calton shooting: Targeted drive-by incident leaves family ‘badly shaken’
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