
3D-Printed Gun Plot: 3 Arrested in Midlands
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Three men from the Midlands face serious charges for allegedly plotting to manufacture and sell 3D-printed guns. Bailey Middleton and Daniel Smith were arrested after a printed firearm was found in their car, while Ricky Plant was charged with conspiracy. The arrests were made by the National Crime Agency and Leicestershire Police, highlighting their efforts to combat homemade weapons.
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Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — 3D-Printed Gun Plot: 3 Arrested in Midlands. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
0:00It's April 18th. This is Lester News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Three guys from the Midlands just got hit with serious charges over a plot to make himself 3D printed guns. Bailey Middleton, a 25-year-old from Stonebow Village, and Daniel Smith, 38 from Loveboro, faced the music first after cops. Seize the printed fire arm from a car in Loveboro. Offices from the National Crime Agency's Armed Operations Unit made the stop on Wednesday April 15th, leading to their arrests. Lester Shire Police backed it up with raids nearby, grabbing ammo-making gear and a blank firing weapon. This hits hard because 3D printed guns are tough to track and pack real danger on the streets. Middleton's facing the heaviest counts like having a convertible fire arm, plus fake plates, no license, and no insurance. Smith got hit for prohibited ammo, too. When there's Ricky Plant, 42 from Sully Hole, who popped up in court on Friday April 17th,
1:00charged with the same conspiracy. Cops Nav at 3D printed from a spot as part of the sweep. All three showed up at Birmingham Magistrate's Court that Friday, and this bust shows how agencies are clamping down on homebrew weapons before they spread.
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