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Brixton prison librarian 'tried to buy gun on Dark Web'

Charge: Osborne worked in the library at HMP Brixton
Charge: Osborne worked in the library at HMP Brixton / Rex
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29 February 2016
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Brixton Prison librarian has been charged with attempting to buy a gun on the Dark Web and possessing cocaine with intent to supply.

Dwain Osborne, 26, of Avenue Road, Penge, was arrested by officers from the Organised Crime Partnership in October last year, after he allegedly attempted to purchase a Glock 19 handgun and 100 rounds of ammunition online.

Osborne was bailed pending further enquiries, but was re-arrested on February 17, and he was charged with nine offences including attempting to purchase a firearm and ammunition, theft of a police uniform, and possessing class A and B drugs with intent to supply.

Andy Tickner from the Organised Crime Partnership said: “People looking to obtain illicit goods and services under the supposed anonymity of the dark web continue to discover that they can be traced and identified.

“Ensuring that firearms cannot be sourced in this way is a national security priority and we will continue to work tirelessly to prevent and disrupt those involved in the buying and selling of firearms on the dark web.”

He was remanded in custody and will appear at the Old Bailey on March 17.