Slovakian Man Jailed for 5 Years Over Homemade Ammo Arsenal
A Slovakian survivalist has been locked up for five years after cops discovered a gun and a homemade ammunition kit in a Warwick raid.
Gun Obsession Sparks NCA Crackdown
Stefan Fenyes, 47, was nabbed following a National Crime Agency (NCA) probe that revealed his obsession with guns and doomsday prepping. The court heard Fenyes had a keen interest in survivalism and was caught red-handed possessing a pistol and making live ammo at home.
He admitted the offences at Birmingham Crown Court where he was sentenced today.
227 Suspicious Online Orders Trigger Alarm
Fenyes raised eyebrows after placing 227 separate online orders for items linked to ammunition production. These included specialised tools to reload spent rounds, gun barrel brushes, and ammo storage boxes.
He was arrested on 20 March at his workplace in Royal Leamington Spa. Police searches of his home uncovered a Czech-made pistol loaded with live rounds, gun barrels, parts, and the equipment he’d amassed to manufacture ammunition.
Survival Gear and Shady Excuses Unravel
Officers also seized survival guides, crossbows, and knives from Fenyes’ home. When questioned, he claimed the gun arrived in the UK by mistake, hidden inside a fishing tackle box from Slovakia.
He told investigators he was learning to make ammo to prepare for a possible invasion or civil unrest in the UK.
Rick Mackenzie, NCA Senior Investigator: “Stefan Fenyes is clearly obsessed with guns and was intent on assembling an arsenal. Our investigation has removed a lethal firearm and live ammunition from criminal circulation. While gun crime in the UK is low, stopping illegal firearms getting into the wrong hands remains a top priority.”
