Man sentenced for firearms offences

A Derby man has been sentenced to six year and four months in prison following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing North East and East Midlands Special Operations Unit.

Junaid Yunus was arrested in June as part of an intelligence-led investigation into firearms possession and supply. He was then charged with possessing firearms and ammunition.

He pleaded guilty to all charges at Derby Crown Court in July last year.

Detective Chief Superintendent Jim Dunkerley, Head of Counter Terrorism Policing North East said: “We will always act on any intelligence that indicates a potential threat to the safety of our communities.

“Irrespective of their intentions, those handling firearms, or involved in firearms related activity, will not go unnoticed. They will always present a risk to others and can always expect to be prosecuted.

“Due to the potential danger presented by the possession of weapons and firearms, CT officers routinely work with specialist units and front-line policing to develop intelligence and support local enquiries.

“We will continue to work alongside our policing colleagues across the country to disrupt firearms activity and protect our communities from harm.”

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