ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Jun 17, CMC -A Trinidad and Tobago national has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after he was found guilty on charges linked to the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Sheldon Sambury, 50, a farmer and member of the Boboshanti Rastafarian community, was also given a one-year sentence for the illegal possession of eight rounds of matching ammunition when he appeared in court for sentencing on Monday. The sentences are to run concurrently.
He was arrested on June 8 following the discovery of a Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum revolver and ammunition. He later admitted ownership, telling officers he kept the weapon for protection after being robbed in the past.
Police had also arrested Prince Sambury, but in court he denied the allegations against him and the prosecution later withdrew all charges against him.
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