Weapons‑making couple jailed for stockpiling firearms, explosives and extremist material

A couple who stockpiled lethal weapons, manufactured ammunition and discussed preparing for a so‑called “race war” have been jailed today at Kingston Crown Court, alongside two associates who purchased firearms from them.

Thomas McKenna, 60, and Tina Smith, 55, were convicted after trial of multiple firearms and explosives offences, including converting blank‑firing pistols into viable guns, manufacturing explosive powders and IEDs, possessing prohibited weapons and collecting terrorist information.

Allan Crosby, 44, and Ryan Smith, 44, were sentenced today for drugs and firearms offences after admitting buying converted weapons from McKenna’s criminal network.

Read more: Crown Prosecution Service