article_snippet.sent: the findings have prompted an urgent inquiry into the German-made firearm, which is used by law enforcement officers across the UK.
article_snippet.sent: Counter-terror and armed response unit officers use Counter-terror and armed response unit officers when Counter-terror and armed response unit officers need more firepower than the 9mm pistols or carbines Counter-terror and armed response unit officers usually carry.
article_snippet.sent: Now experts at the Home Office's Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST) will lead an urgent inquiry into the German-made firearm, which is used by law enforcement officers across the UK after Germany said An assault rifle used by counter-terror police had 'no future' with An assault rifle used by counter-terror police military.
article_snippet.sent: The reliability of any weaponry that the police service uses is of paramount importance.'
article_snippet.sent: UK police are said to be desperate for a new firearm to help curb the threat of terrorists carrying high-velocity automatic weapons and using body armour.
article_snippet.sent: Officers are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain Officers ageing armoury and are concerned by the discovery of heavy weapons among criminal gangs.
article_snippet.sent: In service: The weapon is used by police forces across the UK.
highlights_snippet.sent: The weapon is used by British counterterrorism officers across the UK .
  