Yasir Khan, a 40-year-old from Birmingham, faces an eight-year prison sentence after being caught attempting to smuggle 72 firearm components concealed within a 1976 Datsun Sunny imported from Pakistan. The hidden parts, which included barrels and top slides for 9mm Glock pistols, were discovered during an inspection by Border Force officers in Essex on July 7, 2024. Dramatic video footage captures the moment armed police arrested Khan in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, following an investigation revealing his connections with an armourer in Pakistan.
The National Crime Agency (NCA) reported that Khan’s efforts to convert deactivated firearms into operational weapons showcased a growing threat to public safety. With additional evidence of previous smuggling attempts and voice clips indicating his involvement in firearms production, authorities emphasized the significance of preventing such illicit activities. NCA senior investigator David Phillips highlighted the importance of collaboration between agencies to keep illegal firearms off the streets of the UK.
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