<p>“A small firearm was recovered from a person who was part of the security staff attached to a foreign team. He was carrying a diplomatic pass and was not authorised to carry any arms,” Union home secretary G K Pillai told reporters.<br /><br />He said the weapon was recovered from the person during the security check as he was about to enter Ashok Hotel where a number of foreign officials are staying.<br />The official is understood to be from the Singapore High Commission who had come to see his team housed in the hotel, official sources said.<br /><br />The official was questioned by security agencies and later let off, they added.<br />Pillai said a team of Scotland Yard was also in town and was studying the security arrangements for the English team. He said they were picking up tips as London is set to host the 2012 Olympics.</p>
<p>“A small firearm was recovered from a person who was part of the security staff attached to a foreign team. He was carrying a diplomatic pass and was not authorised to carry any arms,” Union home secretary G K Pillai told reporters.<br /><br />He said the weapon was recovered from the person during the security check as he was about to enter Ashok Hotel where a number of foreign officials are staying.<br />The official is understood to be from the Singapore High Commission who had come to see his team housed in the hotel, official sources said.<br /><br />The official was questioned by security agencies and later let off, they added.<br />Pillai said a team of Scotland Yard was also in town and was studying the security arrangements for the English team. He said they were picking up tips as London is set to host the 2012 Olympics.</p>
