A PENSIONER could be facing years behind bars for illegally owning three guns – two revolvers and a Luger pistol.
John Smiley, 74, of Riverside Terrace, Machen, Caerphilly, pleaded guilty to the charges at Cardiff Crown Court on the day of his trial.
He admitted possessing a prohibited firearm by having a .22 calibre six shot Webley revolver, a .445 calibre six shot Smith and Wesson revolver and a 9mm calibre Luger self-loading pistol.
Smiley also pleaded guilty to possessing prohibited ammunition by having 34 9mm calibre hollow point rounds.
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The four offences were committed on November 10, 2019.
Judge Jeremy Jenkins adjourned the case until September 24 so that a pre-sentence report could be prepared.
Smiley was granted bail.
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