Omar being taken to court on Feb 27. He pleaded guilty to two charges involving the possession of firearms and ammunition without a permit. – BERNAMApic
KOTA TINGGI: An unemployed man was fined RM6,000 after he pleaded guilty in the Sessions Court here Thursday (Feb 27) to two charges involving unlawful possession of firearms.
Omar Busari, 65, entered the plea before Sessions judge Hayda Faridzal Abu Hasan, who fined him RM3,000 on each count.
Omar was charged with possessing a homemade shotgun and 108 rounds of 12 bore buckshot ammunition without a valid permit at a house in Ladang Pasir Panjang, Kota Tinggi at about noon on Feb 21.
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The charge, under Section 8(a) of the Arms Act 1960, provides for a maximum prison sentence of seven years or a fine of up to RM10,000, or both, if convicted.
The prosecution was conducted by Insp Nor Ayu Hidayah M.Safri, while Omar was represented by lawyer Nur Afiqah Hambali from the National Legal Aid Foundation. – Bernama
