Man Sentenced for Attempting to Convert Blank-Firing Guns into Deadly WeaponsA man, Banaras Malang, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for trying to convert nine blank-firing guns into lethal firearms. Malang, 33, was arrested in January after police found the Turkish-made blank-firers at his home, along with tools to convert them into live weapons. This is one of the first cases of its kind in the UK.Malang bought the blank-firing guns from legitimate sellers and acquired tools to convert them. These specific types of blank-firers are now illegal following tests that showed they could be easily converted into lethal weapons. Investigators believe Malang intended to use these guns for criminal activities, which could have resulted in serious harm or fatalities.The investigation began when authorities received information about specialized ammunition-making equipment being ordered and delivered to an address. Malang exploited a vulnerable man, using his bank card and address to make some purchases, trying to cover his tracks.Since 2021, law enforcement in the UK has recovered over 800 converted blank-firing weapons linked to various crimes. Tragically, these converted guns have been used in at least four killings in the UK over the past two years.

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