A MAN has been charged with firearms offences after armed police descended on a property in Southampton. 

National Crime Agency officers raided a property in Southampton. 

Photos of the incident show police with guns poised during the sting on Wednesday, August 3.

Now a man has been charged with firearms offences. 

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Stefan-Dumitru Nelega, 24, of Bitterne Road West, was charged with attempted possession of a firearm, attempted possession of ammunition and possession of a class C controlled drug - cannabis - with intent to supply.

He appeared at West Hampshire Magistrates Court on Friday.

He was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Southampton Crown Court on September 2. 

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