Locked and Downloaded: The rise in 3D printed guns

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May 12, 202638:00News & Politics

Police have dealt with scores of cases involving home-made 3D printed guns in the UK in the last three years. Data obtained by File on 4 Investigates from the National Crime Agency shows that criminals and extremists hav...

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