Corey Ledgister, 51, from Enfield, is behind bars after cops uncovered a stash of fake guns, ammo, and drugs.
Counterfeit Guns and Ammo Seized
On Thursday, 9 April, Met officers swooped on Ledgister’s Farndale Avenue home. They found 13 counterfeit Glock-style pistols, 13 extended magazines, and a whopping 640 rounds of ammunition.
Serious Charges Laid
Ledgister now faces multiple charges, including:
- 13 counts of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life
- Possession of ammunition with the intent to endanger life
- Possession of an offensive weapon in both public and private places
He was charged on Friday, 10 April, and was also hit with a drug charge after cannabis was found at the property. The 51-year-old remains in custody and is due in Stratford Magistrates Court on Saturday, 11 April.
Police Praise Operation
“Tackling violence and the threat of counterfeit firearms is one we take incredibly seriously. I am pleased that our operation has resulted in dangerous weapons taken off our streets.” — Acting Detective Chief Inspector Damian Hill, Met’s Specialist Crime Command
