Man 'fascinated by weapons' jailed after ninja sword and knuckle duster found
Maximin Carter, a 51-year-old man from Neath Port Talbot, has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison for possessing illegal weapons. The police discovered a ninja sword, a knuckle duster, and other offensive items in his ex-partner's home after she raised concerns. Carter's fascination with weapons and previous caution were considered aggravating factors in his sentencing.
- ▪Carter was initially arrested on suspicion of attempting to make an explosive.
- ▪He pleaded guilty to possessing a banned weapon and six counts of possessing an offensive weapon.
- ▪The court heard that his former partner contacted the police due to concerns about weapons in her home.
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Man 'fascinated by weapons' jailed after ninja sword and knuckle duster foundJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMeleri WilliamsBBC WalesBBCMaximin Carter was initially arrested on suspicion of attempting to make an explosiveA man who was "fascinated by weapons" and stored an air rifle, a ninja sword, a knuckle duster and four telescopic truncheons in his ex-partner's house has been jailed.Maximin Carter, 51, from Neath Port Talbot, was initially arrested on suspicion of attempting to make an explosive after police were called to Commercial Street, Abergwynfi, on 14 February.Residents had to leave their homes as "military resources" were used to search the house in what was declared a major incident by emergency services.Carter pleaded guilty at Swansea Crown Court in March to…
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