NBC10 acquired and released drone footage and a video of the interaction between an Abington Township police officer and the teens arrested on Wednesday.
During drone training, officers observed the teens rolling suspected marijuana and manipulating items inside a backpack. Police said they were uncooperative during an investigation following a pedestrian stop, and a search of the backpack revealed a loaded revolver, later confirmed to be stolen out of Philadelphia.
The suspect carrying the gun was confirmed to be 17 years old, deputy chief Edward Quinn told NBC10.
“The two suspects were initially uncooperative,” Quinn said. “They didn’t want to provide their information, their names, dates of birth. The fact that they possessed this firearm in a playground area where there was a kid playing basketball, kids playing with their parents, all of those together are greatly concerning.”
Both individuals resisted arrest but were taken into custody after a brief struggle, police said. A third person who interfered with the investigation was also detained.
NBC10’s video coverage is below:
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