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Alvin Spencer, 29 and Jason McLeod, 25 both of Swetes were convicted and sentenced to Her Majesty\u2019s Prison on charges of Possession of Firearm and Ammunition in All Saints Magistrate\u2019s Court on Thursday.<\/p>

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Spencer pleaded guilty to possession of one .25 pistol and six matching rounds of ammunition and was convicted and sentenced to one year for possession of firearm and three months for possession of ammunition.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, co-accused Jason McLeod pleaded guilty to possession of one .38 revolver and five matching rounds of ammunition and was convicted and sentenced to one year for possession of firearm and three months for possession of ammunition. Both sentences are to run concurrently.<\/p>

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Jason McLeod of Swetes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Both men were among five people jointly charged by police, after they were found in possession of the illegal weapons during a search of their home in Swetes on Tuesday 4th<\/sup> February. The complaints against the other accused were withdrawn before the Court. Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel-Edwards presided over the matter.<\/p>

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