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| Soldier held over ammunition sale | Soldier held over ammunition sale |
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| A soldier has been arrested at an army barracks by Metropolitan Police officers as part of an investigation into the sale of ammunition. | A soldier has been arrested at an army barracks by Metropolitan Police officers as part of an investigation into the sale of ammunition. |
| The 27-year-old private was arrested on suspicion of possession of ammunition at Baker Barracks in Thorney Island, Emsworth, Hampshire. | The 27-year-old private was arrested on suspicion of possession of ammunition at Baker Barracks in Thorney Island, Emsworth, Hampshire. |
| Police said the arrest followed the sale of 21 rounds of 9mm ammunition in the Chichester area of West Sussex. | Police said the arrest followed the sale of 21 rounds of 9mm ammunition in the Chichester area of West Sussex. |
| The ammunition had originally been issued by the army. | The ammunition had originally been issued by the army. |
| 'Profit from misery' | 'Profit from misery' |
| Operation Trident officers, who investigate incidents involving the supply of firearms or ammunition, believe the rounds may have been intended for sale in London. | Operation Trident officers, who investigate incidents involving the supply of firearms or ammunition, believe the rounds may have been intended for sale in London. |
| Det Sgt Neil Lennon, of Operation Trident, said: "The ammunition we believe this soldier was selling would have been compatible with a number of types of firearms. | Det Sgt Neil Lennon, of Operation Trident, said: "The ammunition we believe this soldier was selling would have been compatible with a number of types of firearms. |
| "It would undoubtedly have the potential to have an extremely harmful effect on a number of communities, and Trident remains committed to tackling those who seek to profit from the misery of others." | "It would undoubtedly have the potential to have an extremely harmful effect on a number of communities, and Trident remains committed to tackling those who seek to profit from the misery of others." |
| The soldier, who has not yet been named, is being held in custody in the Chichester area and is expected to be questioned later. | The soldier, who has not yet been named, is being held in custody in the Chichester area and is expected to be questioned later. |
| A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said: "A soldier was arrested at Thorney Island on firearms related charges. | |
| "The Metropolitan Police are leading this investigation and it would be inappropriate for the MoD to make any further comment." |