Trinidad Man Sentenced to Over Two Years for Weapon Charges

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Three Men to Stand Trial at January Assizes on Firearms and Ammunition Charges

A St. John’s magistrate has sentenced Sheldon Sambury, a Trinidad and Tobago national currently residing in Bendals, to two years and six months. Sambury, a 50-year-old farmer and member of the Boboshanti Tribe, pleaded guilty to charges related to the illegal possession of a firearm.

In addition to the firearm charge, he was sentenced to one year in prison for the illegal possession of eight rounds of matching ammunition. The sentences will be served concurrently.

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Upon his arrest, Sambury admitted to police that the firearm, a Smith and Wesson .357, along with the corresponding ammunition, belonged to him. He expressed that the gun was intended for his protection, citing a previous robbery as the reason for his actions.

Sambury’s case highlights ongoing concerns regarding firearm possession and public safety in the region.

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Comments (4)

  • Stone June 17, 2025, 8:10 AM

    that’s how it goes bro
    you apply for a license they refuse to give you they catch you with a gun they jail you. do jow does one protect one’s self?
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  • Antigua Surf June 17, 2025, 8:49 AM

    Let the Amnesty slide as if yall can actually hide guns now you’re facing the difficult charges
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  • Informed citizen June 17, 2025, 7:18 PM

    So, he gets 2.5 years concurrently for the gun and ammo. It’s always a tricky one when someone claims it’s for ‘protection’ – on one hand, you get it, but on the other, it’s a slippery slope. The police are going to catch you if you’re carrying illegally. It’s just how it is.
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  • Juju Bee June 18, 2025, 11:59 PM

    People was coming and thief the man weed so he needed the gun to protect himself
    Reply

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