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Dutch-Irish Man Charged After Seizing 10 Loaded Firearms

4/1/2026

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Khalid Ahmed, 24, a Dutch and Irish citizen from Ealing, was charged with firearms offences.
Counter-terrorism police seized self-loading pistols at the Port of Dover.
Ahmed was arrested last Thursday after entering the UK from France.
Ten weapons were found hidden in his vehicle, some loaded.
The investigation continues with searches at a west London property, while Commander Helen Flanagan urges the public to stay safe and avoid speculation.

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Story summary

Khalid Ahmed, 24, a Dutch and Irish citizen from Ealing, was charged with firearms offences.
Counter-terrorism police seized self-loading pistols at the Port of Dover.
Ahmed was arrested last Thursday after entering the UK from France.
Ten weapons were found hidden in his vehicle, some loaded.
The investigation continues with searches at a west London property, while Commander Helen Flanagan urges the public to stay safe and avoid speculation.