Man bailed by South Yorkshire Police after discovery of sub machine gun and hand grenade

A man arrested over the discovery of a sub machine gun and hand grenade has been bailed by South Yorkshire Police.
By Claire Lewis
Published 11th Jan 2021, 07:39 BST
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The 28-year-old was arrested after officers searched an address in Carlyle Court, Maltby, Rotherham.

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A man arrested on suspicion of possession of firearm offences has been bailed (Photo: Getty)A man arrested on suspicion of possession of firearm offences has been bailed (Photo: Getty)
A man arrested on suspicion of possession of firearm offences has been bailed (Photo: Getty)

In addition to the Uzi 9mm machine gun, hand grenade and a Scorpion automatic weapon, officers also found an air rifle and cash.

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The suspect was held on suspicion of money laundering, possession of firearms offences, possession of drugs with intent to supply and theft of a motor vehicle.

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