Monday 25 June 2012

'Safe House' Gunman Jailed For Storing Rifles


A man caught in a police swoop on his North London home with two powerful assault rifles in the wardrobe of his spare room has been jailed for six years.

Mohammed Ismail, 29, of Plowmans Close, Upper Edmonton was arrested by the Metropolitan Police’s Central Task Force, who were supported by armed officers from CO19.

They recovered a Belgian Fabrique Nationale fully-automatic assault rifle and a semi-automatic L1A1 self-loading rifle (pictured) – capable of firing up to 460m - during the February 26 raid.

Ismail pleaded guilty at Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court to possession of prohibited weapons.

Officers believe he may have been storing the weapons for other individuals, with his premises being used as a safe house.

Detective Chief Inspector Steve Wagstaff said: “My officers are constantly seeking to target the upper echelons of organised crime linked to the supply of firearms to gang members within London’s Boroughs.

“This is an excellent example of their expertise in supporting the efforts of borough and Trident teams in tackling gang violence.

“The self-loading rifle is an extremely devastating assault rifle and this seizure means that two more live weapons have been taken off the streets of London.”

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