ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Four people have been arrested, and three loaded handguns seized, in an afternoon raid on a Livingston Avenue address. Detectives say they executed a search warrant connected with ongoing investigations on the 200 block of Livingston Avenue shortly after 1 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon.

Two 9mm handguns, and a .45 caliber handgun were found in the residence, along with 404 grams of marijuana.

The following four people, all Albany residents, were arrested:

  • Drew Green, 18, of Albany
  • Jahmere Manning, 18, of Albany
  •  Nyzire McCray, 23, of Albany
  • Nicholas Higgins, 28, of Albany

They are facing the following charges:

  • Three counts of second degree criminal possession of a weapon
  • Three counts of third degree criminal possession of a weapon
  • Tampering with evidence
  • Third degree criminal possession of marijuana

Albany Police have said there is no connection between the arrests and the January 30 mass shooting on Central Avenue which left a 32-year-old woman dead and four others wounded.

All four of the accused were arraigned in Albany Criminal Court on Thursday and released after posting bail.