A MAN has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with possession of a machine gun.
Osama Patel is also charged with possession of a self loading pistol and ammunition.
Patel, 30, of no fixed address, was sent in custody to Preston Crown Court charged with possessing a Heckler and Koch MP5K sub machine gun, a Baikal self loading pistol, ammunition, and possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply.
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He will appear before the Crown Court on April 1.
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