UK's largest seizure of 3D printed firearms
Last updated 12th Oct 2022
The Met police says it's made what they believe to be the largest seizure of 3D printed firearm components ever in the UK.
The components were found during a raid at a home in North West London on Friday, 7th October. They reckon the makeshift factory was making these parts to sell on.
The raid was part of an operation involving officers from the Met's ‘Operation Viper’ team, who lead on developing firearms intelligence.
Commander Paul Brogden said: "This operation demonstrates how we continue to relentlessly target those who attempt to put lethal firearms on the streets of London.
“We found a large number of components that could be used to create weapons and believe 3D printed firearms were being manufactured to sell.
This highlights how the emerging threat of 3D firearms continues to evolve”.
Two men, arrested on suspicion of firearm offences have been bailed.
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