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California authorities on Monday confirmed the arrest of a man with illegal possession of firearms outside of former US president, Donald Trump rally in Coachella Valley.
The man was arrested shortly before the rally was held.
The suspect was arrested at approximately 5 pm, on Saturday, at the deputies stationed security checkpoint, near the intersection of Avenue 52 and Celebration Drive in Coachella Valley
The man, a driver on a black SUV, identified as Vem Miller and a 49-year-old resident of Las Vegas, was found to be carrying a shotgun, a loaded handgun, and a high-capacity magazine, all in violation of the law, investigation report from security agencies revealed.
Miller was taken into custody, and the investigation into the alleged assassination attempt remains ongoing.
A report published on Sky News quoted Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco as saying to newsmen on Sunday that his deputies probably “stopped the third assassination attempt”.
Sheriff Bianco said his deputies became suspicious when the man approached the perimeter.
“There were many irregularities that popped up,” said Sheriff Bianco at a press conference on Sunday.
His officers “noticed the interior of the vehicle was in disarray and had an obviously fake licence plate”.
