In accordance with the current policy of the Public Prosecution Service, anyone found in possession of a firearm for which no authorization has been granted must be arrested.

 First OffenderRecidivism for violent crimes
Possession at home
(“in the drawer”)		12-15 months imprisonment
3 months  conditional
3 years’ probation		12-15months imprisonment unconditional
Possession at home
(in combination with other offenses not charged)		15-18 months imprisonment
6 months conditional
3 years’ probation		8-15months imprisonment unconditional
Possession in a car18 months imprisonment
6 months conditional
3 year’s probation		18-21months imprisonment unconditional
Possession in a public setting
(in a bag or on body)		21-24 months imprisonment
6 months conditional
3 year’s probation		21-24months imprisonment unconditional
Heavy firearmFrom 48 months imprisonment
12 months conditional
3 year’s probation		From 60 months imprisonment unconditional
All ammunition
(Not applicable to large consignments)		6  months depending on the quantity with a portion conditional and a probation period6  months depending on the quantity