UK · 17 April 2026
West Midlands Police seize 3D-printed firearm in major raid
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West Midlands Police have recovered a 3D-printed firearm and arrested six people in a major operation, officers said on Thursday afternoon. The investigation was carried out alongside the National Crime Agency and was supported by Leicestershire Police. The seizure is part of a wider push against the growing threat of untraceable firearms manufactured using consumer 3D printing technology.
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