SAN ANTONIO — Three men have been arrested after SWAT and other law enforcement agencies were called to the scene while carrying out a warrant on the east side Thursday night, according to San Antonio Police.
The incident occurred at the 2200 block of E. Houston Street around 10:30 p.m. Thursday.
Video from the scene shows police using 'flash bangs' and gas canisters to make entry into the home on East Houston near New Braunfels Avenue. One SWAT officer could even be seen swinging a large axe to break into the home.
Officials say three men were arrested for warrants and weapons violations as multiple AK-47 style weapons and handguns were recovered at the scene. They say the men had outstanding warrants and weapons violations. Police declined to say what they recovered in narcotics. The names of the men arrested have not been released.
SWAT, TAG and SCU units worked together while executing the warrants.
The investigation is ongoing.