Man charged after firearms seized in Enfield

Met officers have charged a man after firearms, ammunition and drugs were recovered in north London.

Corey Ledgister, 51 (03.04.75) of Farndale Avenue, Enfield, was arrested on Thursday, 9 April.

Officers discovered 13 counterfeit Glock-style firearms, 13 extended magazines and 640 rounds of ammunition.

He was charged on Friday, 10 April with:

• Thirteen counts of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life
• Possession of ammunition with intent to endanger life
• Possession of an offensive weapon in a public place
• Possession of an offensive weapon in a private place

He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Stratford Magistrates Court on Saturday, 11 April.

Acting Detective Chief Inspector Damian Hill, from the Met's Specialist Crime Command, said:

“Tackling violence and the threat of counterfeit firearms is one we take incredibly seriously. I am pleased that our operation has resulted in dangerous weapons taken off our streets.”

Officers also seized cannabis from the property and Ledgister was subsequently further charged with Possession of a Class B drug.