UK teenager sentenced to nearly five years for making 3D-printed gun parts.

Owain Roberts, a 19-year-old from Newport, UK, was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for creating a 3D-printed gun part. Police found a functional semi-automatic pistol and other illegal items in his bedroom, including gas masks, body armor, and materials for explosives. Roberts was part of a "domestic terrorism" online group and claimed the gun was for display. Meanwhile, a 32-year-old man in Moree, Australia, was charged for manufacturing 3D-printed weapons, leading to the seizure of a 3D printer and various firearms parts.

November 13, 2024
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