A 24-year old man appeared in Magistrates’ Court yesterday to deny charges of possessing a gun as well as ammunition.

Syhon Akinstall pleaded not guilty before magistrate Craig Attridge to possessing a firearm, namely a Walther PPK pistol, on June 5, 2025, without a licence.

He also pleaded not guilty to having eight rounds of ammunition and a further ten rounds of ammunition for a 9mm weapon.

The court heard that Mr Akinstall was on $5,000 police bail and reporting twice a week at Hamilton Police Station. Mr Attridge set a next court appearance date for May 4.

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