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Man arrested by the NCA on suspicion of importing firearms by post

Published on: 09 July 2021
Published by LNB News

LNB News 09/07/2021

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Issue Date: 09 July 2021

Published Date: 09 July 2021

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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The National Crime Agency (NCA), alongside the Police Service of Northern Ireland, has arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of importing firearms in the post. The NCA recovered thirteen weapons during the property search. The weapons are suspected to have been purchased online and mailed to the address. Two air rifles and other weapons, such as pepper sprays and machetes were also found alongside 500g of cannabis.

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