SIK — A mechanic was again brought to court today on three charges of possessing firearms, ammunition and imitation weapons, earlier this month.
Mohd Shahifuldin Mohd Shahiran, 46, pleaded not guilty to all charges before Sessions Court Judge Rohaida Ishak here.
For the first charge, he was charged with possessing a Remington Model 1100 rifle made in the United States without a valid license or permit at a house in Kampung Luar Siong, Baling at about 6pm on May 6.
The charge was brought under Section 8 of the Firearms (Heavier Penalties) Act 1971 which provides for a maximum prison sentence of 14 years and whipping of not less than six strokes, if convicted.
The man was also charged with possessing 156 live ammunition of various types without a valid license or permit at the same time and date.
For the offence, the charge was made under Section 8(a) of the Firearms Act 1960 which carries a maximum prison sentence of seven years or a fine not exceeding RM10,000 or both, if convicted.
In addition, Mohd Shahifuldin was charged with possessing an imitation pistol labeled Glock 19 Gen 4 made in Austria along with a magazine of bullets without a valid reason at the location on the same time and date.
For the offence, the charge was made under Section 36 of the Arms Act 1960 which provides for a maximum prison sentence of one year or a fine of up to RM5,000 or both, if convicted.
The prosecution was conducted by Deputy Public Prosecutor Nurul Nadia Jamal, while the man was not represented by a lawyer.
The court did not grant bail and set July 12 for mention of the case.
On May 13, Mohd Shahifuldin pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court and Magistrate’s Court in Baling to five charges related to possession of firearms, ammunition and imitation weapons.
— BERNAMA
