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2 arrested after car runs red light in Newark

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Gun was found inside car after it was pulled over, police said

NEWARK  -- A traffic stop in the South Ward Tuesday night led to the arrest of two people on weapons charges, police spokesman Sgt. Ron Glover said.

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The Firearms Interdiction Team, which includes officers from the Essex County Sheriff's Department and campus police from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, were patrolling near Fabyan Place and Beverly Street around 11 a.m. when they saw a car run a red light. The driver then made an illegal U-turn, Glover said.

After pulling the car over, officers walked up and pointed a flashlight inside, where they spotted a loaded, .45-caliber handgun on the floor. Nyreek Loyal, 20, and 18-year-old Yasmin Smith were both arrested for unlawful possession of a handgun and other weapons offenses.

"Another illegal gun removed from Newark streets as the result of a motor vehicle violation. Great job," said Newark Police Director Eugene Venable.

Police ask that anyone with information about this or any other crime contact the department's 24-hour Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 877 NWK-TIPS (877 695-8477) or NWK-GUNS (877 695-4867).

Paul Milo may be reached at pmilo@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @PaulMilo2. FindNJ.com on Facebook

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