THIS is the moment the runner of a ‘fearsome arsenal’ of weapons was arrested by law enforcement officers in Spain.

Robert Brazendale was today, Friday, sentenced to serve more than 11 years behind bars after admitting conspiring to transfer prohibited weapons.

He was sentenced alongside three other co-conspirators – Umair Zaheer, Bilal Khan and Hitesh Patel – with the quartet jailed for more than 50 years combined.

The 34-year-old from Thelwall left the UK after being released under investigation, with the prosecution saying he ‘took flight to evade the inevitable’.

Warrington Guardian: Zaheer and Khan holding an AK47 in an office on Centre Park, WarringtonZaheer and Khan holding an AK47 in an office on Centre Park, Warrington

He was later arrested by Spanish authorities in Estepona on the Costa del Sol in October 2020 on a European arrest warrant.

The National Crime Agency has also released footage of Zaheer and Khan being arrested by officers.

Zaheer can be heard saying ‘want me to smile as well’, while Khan said ‘I’m innocent’.

The law enforcement agency has welcomed the sentencing passed by Justice Tim Timothy Kerr at Manchester Crown Square Crown Court, saying the prosecution of the defendants will ‘save lives and protect the public’.

NCA operations manager Neil Gardner said: “The weapons we took off the street and out of the crime groups’ hands were some of the most lethal around, with a truly devastating capability.

“In seizing these weapons, which are capable of firing multiple rounds per second, we have saved lives and protected the public.

“The offenders thought they were safe using encrypted communications, but working with the Crown Prosecution Service and Greater Manchester Police, we built a solid case that resulted in the men admitting their involvement.

“We will continue to do everything we can with partners at home and abroad to prevent organised crime groups trafficking firearms.”