TWO soldiers appeared in court yesterday accused of plotting to sell ammunition to a cop.
Kirtland Gill, 40, and Rajon Graham, 32, were arrested in an undercover sting in January.
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Kirtland Gill has been charged with conspiracy to sell or transfer ammunition Credit: PA 3
Rajon Graham, seen outside Westminster Magistrates' Court, is facing similar charges Credit: Rights reserved
The pair, from Windsor, reportedly serve in the Coldstream Guards.
The Coldstream Guards, recognisable for their red jackets and black bearskin hats, have a ceremonial role as protectors of Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace.
Graham and Gill are charged with conspiracy to sell or transfer ammunition.
Graham is also accused of four counts of selling or transferring ammunition, relating to a total of 300 9mm bullets which were allegedly sold to an undercover police officer.
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Gill made headlines last year when he became the first black Regimental Sergeant Major in the Queen’s elite bodyguards Credit: The Sun
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Meanwhile Gill faces a further charge of possession of a prohibited weapon, relating to an imitation firearm capable of discharging noxious liquid.
Both were bailed at Westminster Magistrates’ Court yesterday, to appear at Southwark Crown Court on July 29.
After they were charged, an Army spokesperson said: "We can confirm that two soldiers have been charged with firearms offences."
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