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South Scotland
Police are seeking witnesses after a "high value" break-in at a house in rural Dumfries and Galloway in which firearms were taken.
The incident happen in the Torthorwald area some time between 20:00 on Thursday and 14:00 on Friday.
Police said that a "considerable sum" of money and a "number of firearms" were taken.
Anyone who saw any suspicious activity or vehicles in the area has been urged to come forward.
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