A drug dealer who had $200,000 worth of cannabis and a "mini arsenal" in his home was jailed for 14 years yesterday.

Jason Wheatley, 28, admitted seven drug and firearm offences following a Police raid on his address at Wilkinson Avenue, Hamilton Parish, on April 18 last year.

Officers arrested Wheatley after finding cannabis in his home along with a loaded Dan Wesson arms 357 magnum CTY revolver, drugs equipment and $15,150 in cash.

The following day they returned to the scene with the defendant, who showed them a late 19th century Belgian double action five-round 32 calibre revolver under the sink in the bathroom.

Passing sentence at Supreme Court yesterday, Puisne Judge Carlisle Greaves lectured a tearful Wheatley about the impact of drugs and guns on Bermuda.

"The presence of drugs and guns in this society is a daily discussion and concern for its members," Mr. Justice Greaves told the court.

"Recent reports have been indicating that in recent times there appears to be a substantial increase of the two. Recent Police reports indicate as a result there's increased violence in the society.

"In this case, this defendant possessed not one but two firearms with ammunition in each: a mini arsenal; combined with what appeared to be a well organised drugs operation.

"And the presence of a substantial quantity of drugs and money; drugs were found all over the premises. It seems the business was doing well.

"There appeared to be other partners. The income found was substantial, which tends to indicate that all that was seen at the scene was not all.

"Items were able to be acquired, furniture and other items and so on.

"It seems it was leaning towards a lifestyle.

"The defendant now says he's ashamed ... but one is left to wonder what were his thoughts when the dough was rolling in."

Crown Counsel Cindy Clarke had told the court Police swooped on the home following a tip-off, prompting Wheatley and another man to jump through a window, before the defendant was captured.

She said Wheatley told officers there was illegal drugs on the premises, and that he said: "I am not sure of everything that is there, but I am talking about marijuana ... I honestly can't talk about that there, but that's my life you talking about there ... I have no idea of the weight but it's a lot."

Cannabis was found in the bedroom, on the kitchen counter and in the microwave. It weighed 11,400 grams, giving it a street value of slightly more than $200,000.

Asked about the Dan Wesson revolver, Wheatley told Police it was given to him. It was in good working condition and had six rounds of ammunition in the cylinder with a further six rounds in the bag.

Wheatley told officers he had been in possession of the Belgian firearm for about three or four days. It contained three rounds of ammunition.

During a Police interview, he admitted a large sum of money at the home was proceeds from the sale of controlled drugs and that several items in his apartment were purchased from the sale of controlled drugs.

The home is within 300 metres of Lyceum Nursery School, placing it within an increased penalty zone.

Wheatley's lawyer Victoria Pearman described her client as "no Mr. Big" and said he had been co-operative with the authorities, particularly by pointing out where the Belgian gun was hidden.

"His role for the most part seemed to be allowing himself to be used or misused," said Ms Pearman.

Wheatley told the court: "I messed up big time, Your Honour. I'm really sorry. I have no excuse, I just made a big mistake. I will learn from this."

He was sentenced to four years for possession of cannabis; two and a half years for possession of equipment to be used in connection with drugs; and four years for possession of cannabis with intent to supply. Those three sentences will run concurrently.

He was further sentenced to ten-year sentences for four firearm offences: two counts of possession of a prohibited weapon; two counts of possession of ammunition. Those sentences will run concurrently.

The drugs and firearm sentences will run consecutively, giving him a total of 14 years.

Suzi Raposo, 22, is due for sentencing tomorrow after admitting at a previous hearing to being the occupier of the premises and allowing the supply and preparation of a controlled drug there.