The accused was tried for multiple offences relating to the possession of a loaded prohibited firearm and Ketamine found in a vehicle he was driving.
The accused argued he had no knowledge of the contraband, and a passenger testified that the items belonged to him.
The court rejected the passenger's evidence as not credible and found that the accused, as the principal driver, had constructive possession of the items.
Alternatively, the court found the accused was wilfully blind to the presence of the firearm.
The accused was found guilty on all remaining counts.
