Gun runner’s accomplice found guilty of conspiracy to import – The Guardian

Posted November 11th, 2011 in conspiracy, firearms, news by tracey

“A man has been found guilty of helping an international gun runner to smuggle dozens of handguns into Britain on commercial transatlantic flights.”

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The Guardian, 10th November 2011

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Gun smuggling gang leaders jailed for 24 years – The Guardian

Posted October 24th, 2011 in conspiracy, firearms, news, sentencing by sally

“Two ringleaders of a gang which smuggled guns into the UK from the United States have each been jailed for 24 years. Mohammed Tariq, 33, and Atique Arif, 32, were sentenced at Bradford crown court along with six other men who were sent to prison for up to 12 years. The gang imported guns concealed with electrical equipment including DVD players and portable radios. Police said they smuggled 13 firearms into the UK over a 12-month period. West Yorkshire police said the investigation – Operation Lapworth – began in July last year when two parcels destined for addresses in the Bradford area were intercepted at East Midlands airport. Detectives said the conspiracy began when Tariq ordered a Taser gun from an American website.”

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The Guardian, 21st October 2011

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Mark Duggan death: IPCC says it inadvertently misled media – The Guardian

Posted August 15th, 2011 in firearms, media, news, police by sally

“The police watchdog investigating the death of Mark Duggan, whose shooting by police sparked the first bout of rioting in London on Saturday, has said it may have ‘inadvertently’ misled journalists into believing the Tottenham man had fired at police.”

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The Guardian, 12th August 2011

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Mark Duggan did not shoot at police, says IPCC – The Guardian

Posted August 10th, 2011 in complaints, firearms, news, police, violent disorder by sally

“Mark Duggan, whose shooting by police sparked London’s riots, did not fire a shot at police officers before they killed him, the Independent Police Complaints Commission said on Tuesday.”

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The Guardian, 9th August 2011

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May accused of delaying overhaul of gun laws – The Independent

Posted August 2nd, 2011 in firearms, legislation, licensing, news by sally

“Theresa May, the Home Secretary, was accused last night of resisting calls to tighten gun laws following the shooting spree of Derrick Bird in which 12 people were murdered.”

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The Independent, 2nd August 2011

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Derrick Bird unlawfully killed 12 victims, inquest rules – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 25th, 2011 in firearms, inquests, news, unlawful killing by sally

“Taxi driver Derrick Bird unlawfully killed the 12 victims he shot dead before he committed suicide, an inquest jury ruled today.”

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Daily Telegraph, 25th March 2011

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Cornwall man jailed for shooting sister’s donkey dead – BBC News

Posted March 24th, 2011 in animal cruelty, compensation, criminal damage, firearms, news, sentencing by sally

“A man from Cornwall has been jailed for shooting his sister’s donkey dead after an argument.”

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BBC News, 23rd March 2011

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Shot Pc David Rathband sues force over Raoul Moat attack – The Independent

Posted March 24th, 2011 in duty of care, firearms, news, police by sally

“Shot Pc David Rathband said today he was suing his own force because he was left ‘a sitting duck’ when gunman Raoul Moat declared war on police.”

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The Independent, 23rd March 2011

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Raoul Moat accomplices get life sentences – The Guardian

Posted March 15th, 2011 in accomplices, firearms, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“Two accomplices who helped shotgun killer Raoul Moat during his murderous rampage last summer have been jailed for life.”

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The Guardian, 15th March 2011

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Safety deposit pair who held millions for gangs jailed – BBC News

“The director of three safety deposit box centres in London has been jailed for four-and-a-half years after raids in which police seized £500m in assets.”

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BBC News, 7th March 2011

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Mark Saunders inquest: firearms officer cleared of inserting song titles – The Guardian

Posted March 4th, 2011 in complaints, firearms, inquests, news, police by sally

“Police marksman involved in barrister’s shooting faces misconduct action for ‘crass remark’ after IPCC investigation.”

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The Guardian, 4th March 2011

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Shooting councillor Stephen Govier prompts law review – BBC News

Posted February 23rd, 2011 in criminal records, disqualification, firearms, local government, news by sally

“The government is considering a change in the law after the BBC revealed a south London councillor had a gun crime conviction but could not be sacked.”

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BBC News, 22nd February 2011

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Gipsy Hill murder: Six jailed for shooting ‘peacemaker’ – BBC News

Posted February 3rd, 2011 in firearms, gangs, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“Five men and a teenage boy have been jailed for life for shooting dead a ‘peacemaker’ in south London.”

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BBC News, 3rd February 2011

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IPCC probes Luton park siege shooting case – BBC News

Posted January 26th, 2011 in complaints, firearms, news, police by sally

“An independent watchdog is looking into the fatal shooting of a man during a police stand-off at a park in Luton.”

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BBC News, 25th January 2011

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Dog row shooting neighbour jailed for 18 years – BBC News

Posted January 21st, 2011 in attempted murder, attempts, firearms, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who shot his neighbours in a row over their Rottweiler-mastiff dog has been jailed for 18 years.”

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BBC News, 21st January 2011

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Gun laws are a ‘complex and confused’ mess, say MPs – BBC News

Posted December 20th, 2010 in firearms, news by sally

“Gun laws are a ‘complex and confused’ mess and tighter controls on firearms licences are required, MPs have said.”

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BBC News, 20th December 2010

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Mark Saunders inquest officer suspended over inquest ‘song titles’ claim – The Guardian

Posted November 5th, 2010 in complaints, firearms, inquests, news, police by sally

“The police marksman accused of inserting song titles into his evidence during the inquest into the death of barrister Mark Saunders was suspended today, the Metropolitan police said.”

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The Guardian, 4th November 2010

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Gun control and ownership laws in the UK – BBC News

Posted November 2nd, 2010 in firearms, licensing, news by sally

“Derrick Bird, who shot dead 12 people in Cumbria, had held a firearms licence for 20 years.”

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BBC News, 2nd November 2010

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Police marksman in inquest ‘song titles’ probe – The Independent

Posted November 2nd, 2010 in disciplinary procedures, firearms, inquests, news, police by sally

“A police marksman responsible for shooting a lawyer dead during an armed siege faced punishment today after it emerged that he peppered evidence about his actions with song titles.”

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The Independent, 2nd November 2010

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Derrick Bird Cumbria killings – gun rules may change – BBC News

Posted November 2nd, 2010 in firearms, licensing, news by sally

“Changes to national firearms licensing have been recommended after a review into the Derrick Bird killings.”

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BBC News, 2nd November 2010

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