Man extradited to face firearms charges
Andrew Charles Billings, 31, unemployed, of Rushetts Close, Crawley, was arrested at an address in Vinkeveen on July 25 on a European Arrest Warrant.
Police said he appeared in custody at Camberwell Green Magistrates Court in South London on Friday (6 October).
He is charged with four offences;
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Hide Ad1. Being concerned in the fraudulent evasion of prohibition on the importation of goods:
2. Conspiracy to possess firearms with intent to endanger life:
3. Conspiracy to possess firearms prohibited by Section 5 (1)(a) of the Firearms Act 1968:
4. Conspiracy to possess firearms, prohibited by Section 5(1)(aba) of the Firearms Act 1968.
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Hide AdBillings did not enter a plea and the case was sent Lewes Crown Court for a hearing on November 3.
His extradition was authorised by the District Court of Amsterdam on September 26 and he returned to the UK on Thursday (October 5).