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Man Sentenced to Nine Years for Smuggling 61 Firearms

9/3/2025

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Eryk Mariusz Kiler, 44, received a nine-year sentence for smuggling 61 firearms into the UK.
He was apprehended by Border Force at the Port of Dover in May while claiming to attend a christening.
A search of his Renault Scenic uncovered self-loading pistols concealed within the vehicle.
The National Crime Agency reaffirmed its dedication to fighting firearm smuggling.

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Story summary

Eryk Mariusz Kiler, 44, received a nine-year sentence for smuggling 61 firearms into the UK.
He was apprehended by Border Force at the Port of Dover in May while claiming to attend a christening.
A search of his Renault Scenic uncovered self-loading pistols concealed within the vehicle.
The National Crime Agency reaffirmed its dedication to fighting firearm smuggling.