Man jailed for four years over illegal firearm, ammo

Darrel John, the man who was last Friday found guilty of illegal firearm and ammunition possession was yesterday sentenced to 48 months imprisonment.

John was charged with having a .38 revolver and six matching rounds in his possession on September 27, 2015, when he was not the holder of a firearm licence.

According to the prosecution’s case, on the day in question John drew a firearm and threatened to kill several police ranks who were on patrol after they asked to conduct a search on the vehicle that he was driving.