Men sentenced over 35 years for illegal gun trade

Eric Aram, 35, and Mohamed Guetfi, 33, have been sentenced to over 35 years in prison for their roles in the illegal gun trade. Aram received 21 years and seven months, while Guetfi was sentenced to 14 years and four months. The convictions followed a Met Police investigation that uncovered a converted handgun during a drugs raid in April 2023. Evidence, including fingerprints and digital messages, linked Aram to multiple firearms and cannabis sales. Detectives highlighted the use of digital evidence in securing the convictions, despite no guns being found on the defendants. The case underscores ongoing efforts to combat the illegal gun trade in London.