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Seven in court after UK police seize dozens of automatic weapons Seven in court after UK police seize dozens of automatic weapons
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Seven people appeared in court on Friday after automatic weapons were seized by police earlier this week in Kent. Seven people have appeared in court after automatic weapons were seized by police earlier this week in Kent.
Six men and one woman appeared before magistrates following an investigation by the National Crime Agency into the suspected importation of firearms. Six men and one woman appeared before magistrates on Friday following an investigation by the National Crime Agency into the suspected importation of firearms.
Officers seized 22 automatic assault rifles, nine Škorpion machine pistols, 58 magazines, two silencers and around 1,000 rounds of ammunition.Officers seized 22 automatic assault rifles, nine Škorpion machine pistols, 58 magazines, two silencers and around 1,000 rounds of ammunition.
A total of eight arrests were made in Cuxton, Orpington and Swanley, all in Kent.A total of eight arrests were made in Cuxton, Orpington and Swanley, all in Kent.
A 28-year-old man from Swanley has been released on bail pending further inquiries until 24 September.A 28-year-old man from Swanley has been released on bail pending further inquiries until 24 September.
The other seven people held have been charged with importing and possessing firearms. They appeared by video link at Medway magistrates’ court on Friday. The other seven people held have been charged with importing and possessing firearms. They appeared by video link at Medway magistrates court on Friday.
They are: David Payne, 42, of Rochester; Jennifer Arthy, 41, of Rochester; John Smale, 58, of Rochester; Christopher Owen, 29, of Rochester; Harry Shilling, 22, of Swanley; Michael Defraine, 29, of Bexleyheath; and Richard Rye, 24, of Swanley.They are: David Payne, 42, of Rochester; Jennifer Arthy, 41, of Rochester; John Smale, 58, of Rochester; Christopher Owen, 29, of Rochester; Harry Shilling, 22, of Swanley; Michael Defraine, 29, of Bexleyheath; and Richard Rye, 24, of Swanley.
The NCA said they were remanded in custody and will next appear at Maidstone crown court on 4 September.The NCA said they were remanded in custody and will next appear at Maidstone crown court on 4 September.