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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 have appeared in court after automatic weapons were seized by police earlier this week in Kent. | |
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. | |
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. |
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