RIP. I wonder if it is a collector we know from the BOCN or Wk2ammo forum....
One part of the text in the paper stands out:
"He urged other collectors of military memorabilia to contact South Yorkshire Police if there are any concerns about the safety of any items.
If people who have collections of Second World War and First World War weapons and have concerns about safety of their collections, we have specialist firearm officers who would be happy to look at them and give people advice, he said."
So, if I understand it correct, if you have any concerns, you have a firearms expert checking your stuff. And if anything appears/seems/occurs to be wrong there will be no panic, evacuation, confiscation and prosecution; just advice and help.
Wow, you Brittish are damn Lucky.
Another thing that ocurs to me; when you read the link to the paper, the posting is placed under the crime section. As far as we know by now, the man was no criminal, or commited a crime; he was a collector. A bit annoying to see how a paper acts as a prosecutor, judge and jury on forehand.
Regards, DJH