AN INDIAN-ORIGIN man has been arrested on charges of robbery and possession of a fake gun, Scotland Yard announced on Monday (8).
The arrest of Ravinder Kahlon, the prime suspect in the case, took place at his residence following the robbery at the Post Office on Brabazon Road, Hounslow, on April 1. He is accused of threatening staff at the post office in west London to steal a large amount of cash.
His involvement was discovered by detectives after Flying Squad officers of the Metropolitan Police responded to the reports.
Kahlon was produced at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court on Saturday (6).
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In a statement, the Met Police said, "At around 1800hrs on April 1, a man entered the Post Office in Brabazon Road, Hounslow. The man threatened two members of staff with what they believed was a firearm before making off with a large quantity of cash."
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It added, "Flying Squad officers responded immediately, and detectives used a range of tactics to identify a suspect. On Thursday, 4 April, Rajvinder Kahlon, 41, was arrested at his home address in Hounslow. He appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court on Saturday, 6 April, charged with robbery and possession of an imitation firearm.”
Kahlon remains in custody and will appear at Isleworth Crown Court in west London on May 6.
(with PTI inputs)
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