Three people with huge cache of loaded weapons arrested outside tunnel on their way into New York City

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[h=1]Three people with huge cache of loaded weapons arrested outside tunnel on their way into New York City[/h]

• Heavily-armed trio were on their way into the city in the Holland Tunnel
• They were stopped by officers who found guns, rifles and ballistic vests
• Around 2,000 rounds of ammunition were also discovered inside
• There were two men in their 50s and a woman in her 20s, officials said
• Cops initially pulled them over because they had a cracked windshield
• A vehicle with the logo Higher Ground Tactical is believed to be involved
• The Joint Terrorism Task Force is assisting in the investigation

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By WILLS ROBINSON FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
PUBLISHED: 17:18, 21 June 2016 | UPDATED: 19:11, 21 June 2016

 

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Three people have been arrested outside a New York City tunnel after police found a huge cache of weapons in their vehicle.
The heavily-armed trio were on their way into the city in the Holland Tunnel when they were stopped.
Officers then found multiple loaded guns, rifles, knives, ballistic vests and a camouflage helmet.
A picture of the vehicle believed to be involved shows it covered with logos related to Higher Ground Tactical - a gun range based in Pennsylvania.

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Three people have been arrested outside a New York City tunnel after police found this huge cache of weapons in their vehicle. The collection included rifles, ballistic vests and a camouflage helmet

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One of the gun clips had America written on and another had 'United We Stand'

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A picture of the vehicle believed to be involved shows it covered with logos related to Higher Ground Tactical - a gun range based in Pennsylvania

It is not known how they are associated to the suspects.
When Daily Mail Online reached them by phone, they said they had heard something about the arrest but couldn't comment any further.
Around 2,000 rounds of ammunition were also discovered inside, according to reports. One of the gun clips had America written on and another had 'United We Stand'.
The three individuals, two men in their 50s and a woman in her 20s who may be from Pennsylvania, were stopped on the New Jersey side of the tunnel around 8am, officials told NBC4.
Reports suggest they were initially pulled over for a cracked windshield.
The Joint Terrorism Task Force is assisting in the investigation. They said there was 'no nexus to terrorism'.
Law enforcement sources said they were 'gun authorities'.
Authorities believe the suspects were in possession of the firearms as part of criminal activity, likely heroin related.
Drugs were in the vehicle along with the guns, according to one law enforcement official.
One of the suspects allegedly told officers they were on their way to Queens.

 

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The three individuals - two men in their 50s and a woman in her 20s who may be from Pennsylvania - were stopped on the New Jersey side of the tunnel around 8am (pictured on Tuesday morning)

The Joint Terrorism Task Force said they were monitoring the situation on Twitter this morning

A source initially told CBS New York they were going to shoot a rival dealer.
The suspects reportedly said they wanted to save a friend who is on heroin and being held against her will.
Police are looking for the possible woman in Queens, NBC4 reported.
The Holland Tunnel carries Interstate 78 under the Hudson River and connects Jersey City with Manhattan.
It is one of the busiest commuter routes into New York City.
More than 34million vehicles use it every year.

 

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Authorities believe the suspects were in possession of the firearms as part of criminal activity, likely heroin related. The New Jersey entrance to the Holland Tunnel is pictured

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The Holland Tunnel (New Jersey entrance circled) carries Interstate 78 under the Hudson River and connects Jersey City with Manhattan. It is one of the busiest commuter routes into New York City



Read more:

• 3 Arrested With Multiple Loaded Guns, Knives, Body Armor at Holland Tunnel on Way to NYC | NBC New York
• Traffic Stop At Holland Tunnel Ends In Arrests After Weapons, Ammo Found « CBS New York

 

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