Sunday 5 May 2019

Deadly Arsenal Seized From East London Shipping Container

Detectives seized this arsenal of firearms – including an AK47 assault rifle – from a shipping container on an east London industrial estate.
It was the result of an investigation by the Metropolitan Police's East Area Crime Squad.
On March 26 the container was searched near Bretts Farm, Romford Road, Aveley.
The East Area Crime Squad had a search warrant and were assisted by firearms officers from the Trident and Area Crime Command.
As a result a 31 year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing firearms, ammunition and explosives with intent to endanger life.
The investigation is not terror related.
Enquiries continue.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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