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The police force in Manchester, UK, has left Twitter users puzzled after posting a picture of a large brown handbag with the caption, "What's she HIDING?" 。"。

Some people accused the force of being sexist and offensive: 。

Others mocked the tweet:。

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The picture was reportedly part of the police's "girls with guns" campaign, which aims to raise awareness about the issue of women carrying firearms.。Mashable。

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