A man attempting to smuggle eight firearms into the UK has been sentenced to eight years and three months in prison.
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Gerard Dagnall, 33, of Scarisbrick Drive, Walton, Liverpool, was apprehended at the Port of Dover in Kent on July 15, 2024. National Crime Agency (NCA) officers discovered eight revolvers concealed in his car.
Smuggling Operation
Dagnall admitted to importing the firearms and claimed he believed they were antiques. He alleged that he planned to gift some to a friend and sell the rest.
The revolvers seized in this operation will not pose a threat to the community, and the conviction serves as a strong deterrent to others attempting similar crimes.