In a shocking revelation, two SAS rifles and 500 bullets have vanished from the Ministry of Defence, raising serious security concerns.
London: So, it turns out that two C8 rifles and a whopping 500 bullets went missing from the Ministry of Defence last year. Can you believe that? This info came out thanks to a Freedom of Information request.
These rifles are no joke; they’re used by the Special Air Service (SAS) and are pretty powerful. They went missing sometime between January and December 2024. It’s a bit scary to think about where they might end up.
According to experts, these rifles are often used in close combat situations, especially in places like Afghanistan and Iraq. And it’s not just the rifles; over 560 explosive munitions were also reported as lost or stolen during the same period.
On top of that, six deactivated rifles, which are worth a lot of money, also disappeared. Some of these are vintage models that collectors would pay big bucks for. It’s a real mess.
David Dyson, a firearms consultant, mentioned that if these weapons fall into the wrong hands, it could lead to serious trouble. He pointed out that while we don’t know exactly where they were lost, it’s likely they could have been used in various operations.
The Ministry of Defence hasn’t given any details on how this happened but insists they take the security of their assets very seriously. They’ve got policies in place to prevent this kind of thing, but clearly, something went wrong.
By the way, the C8 rifle has been around since the early ’80s and is used by several military forces worldwide. It’s designed for high performance, firing between 750 and 900 rounds per minute. That’s pretty intense!
And it’s not just the rifles that are missing. Hundreds of laptops and other electronic devices have also gone missing from the MOD. In just one month, they reported losing dozens of laptops and USBs. It’s a bit concerning, to say the least.
The MOD claims they’re on top of things and will investigate any suspected thefts. But with all this going missing, it makes you wonder how secure these assets really are.
