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13/08/2015
Eight Arrested In Weapons Importation Investigation
Seven men and a woman have been arrested following an investigation into the importation of firearms.
Officers from the National Crime Agency's Armed Operations Unit and Kent Police made the arrests on Tuesday, 11 August.
Three men and a woman were arrested at Cuxton Marina, while three men were detained at a location in Orpington and one at an address in Swanley.
All eight are now being questioned by NCA investigators.
A number of potentially viable firearms and ammunition were seized near the marina. They are now being tested forensically.
The investigation, which relates to the criminal use of firearms, continues.
(MH/JP)
Officers from the National Crime Agency's Armed Operations Unit and Kent Police made the arrests on Tuesday, 11 August.
Three men and a woman were arrested at Cuxton Marina, while three men were detained at a location in Orpington and one at an address in Swanley.
All eight are now being questioned by NCA investigators.
A number of potentially viable firearms and ammunition were seized near the marina. They are now being tested forensically.
The investigation, which relates to the criminal use of firearms, continues.
(MH/JP)
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