BALING: A mechanic has been charged at the Sessions and Magistrate’s Courts here with five counts of possessing firearms, ammunition and an imitation weapon.
Mohd Shahifuldin Mohd Shahiran, 46, pleaded not guilty to all the charges read to him before Sessions judge Rohaida Ishak, who also sat as magistrate, on Wednesday (May 13).
On the first and second charges, he was accused of possessing a Colt .45 pistol and a magazine, as well as a Brazil-made Taurus PT 24/7 9mm pistol and a magazine without a valid licence or permit.
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He was alleged to have committed both offences at a car repair workshop in Kampung Siput Siong here at 12.30am on May 1 under Section 8 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971, which carries a maximum jail term of 14 years and no fewer than six strokes of the cane upon conviction.
For the third charge, Shahifuldin was accused of possessing a black imitation pistol made in Taiwan without lawful reason at the same date, time and place.
The charge was framed under Section 36 of the Arms Act 1960, which carries a maximum jail sentence of one year or a fine of up to RM5,000 or both, upon conviction.
Meanwhile, at the Magistrate’s Court, he faced two additional charges of possessing two air rifles and 19 rounds of ammunition without a valid licence or permit at the same location, time and date.
Both charges were brought under Section 8(a) of the Firearms Act 1960, which provides for a maximum jail term of seven years or a maximum fine of RM10,000 or both, upon conviction.
The court denied bail and fixed July 12 for case mention. – Bernama
