Man jailed after large weapons haul, including crossbow, found in container

A man from Dorset has been jailed after police confiscated a large haul of weapons in Bournemouth.

Officers searched storage containers controlled by Adam Harris, 54, on land at Throop Mill after receiving information.

Police seized several firearms, including a Smith & Wesson 44 Magnum revolver, two Glock pistols and a Beretta Tomcat-32 pistol.

In total, six rifles were assembled from disassembled parts including a Winchester Savage bolt-action rifle, a Remington Ruger semi-automatic rifle, a Ruger Long semi-automatic rifle and a Nagant bolt-action rifle.

They also found a crossbow, a Cobra stun-gun and multiple rounds of ammunition.

Dorset Police said the weapons and ammunition seized will be forfeited.

Harris, of St Leonards and St Ives, was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on Monday 6 January after pleading guilty to multiple charges of possessing firearms without a licence.

He was sentenced to five years and three months in prison.

Detective Constable Steven Davis, of BCP CID, said: "We take all incidents involving firearms and prohibited weapons extremely seriously in our continued efforts to keep the people of Dorset safe.

"Thanks to partnership working with Cumbria Police and the detailed investigation conducted by our officers, we were able to arrest and charge Harris as well as find and confiscate a large haul of highly dangerous firearms, weapons and ammunition.

"I would urge anyone with information about individuals who are believed to be in possession of prohibited weapons to please do the right thing and report it to us so we can take robust action against those involved and keep the public safe."

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