Octogenarian Busted with Arsenal in Gillingham

Kent and Essex detectives have hit the jackpot in a Gillingham gun bust. Officers swooped on a property in the Gillingham Park area on August 31, uncovering a haul of deadly weapons.

Firearms and Ammo Seized in Police Raid

The raid netted revolvers, air pistols, an air rifle, and a stash of ammunition. The haul was described as significant by authorities.

Paul Bushell, 80, Faces Multiple Firearms Charges

Paul Bushell, 80, was arrested on the spot and now faces 10 charges connected to illegal firearms possession, plus an additional count for ammunition possession.

He was bailed by Medway magistrates the very next day and is due back in court at maidstone/" title="Maidstone" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Maidstone Crown Court on September 29.

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