SBG 1216/2016

This case involved sentencing for possessing unlicensed firearms.

Background

The office of the public prosecution filed a case against a defendant before the court. It requested the court to penalize the defendant for possessing a firearm and ammunition without a licence.

The defendant admitted the accusation made by the office.

Decision

The court ruled that the defendant should pay a fine of 4000 Riyals. The court also ruled that the firearm and the ammunition should be confiscated.

The court of appeal upheld the ruling.