Jason Spence, a 54-year-old man from Gedling, has been sentenced to 10 years and eight months in prison after police discovered two handguns, ammunition, and a silencer inside his home, which was investigated following a fire ruled as accidental. Authorities found a substantial cannabis grow operation at the property, leading to further searches that uncovered the hidden firearms, prompting serious charges against Spence.
In total, Spence pleads guilty to eight offenses, including possession of firearms without the necessary certificates. Notably, police identified the recovered weapons as operational and confirmed their potential danger to the public. Law enforcement expressed deep concern over the risks posed by Spence’s activities, emphasizing the serious implications of storing such deadly items at home.
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