Judge Warns of ‘Harsh’ Jail Terms for Illegal Gun Sales in Brisbane

Published on January 22, 2024

A judge who imprisoned a man for selling shortened firearms says the case should serve as a warning to others that such offending will result in “harsh” jail sentences. Matt John Marks, 34, faced Brisbane Supreme Court for sentencing on Jan. 22 after pleading guilty to drug dealing and illegal gun sales. Marks admitted to one count each of trafficking and possessing dangerous drugs and three counts of unlawful supply of weapons in the high-powered rifle, rapid-fire shotgun or handgun categories. Justice Peter Callaghan told Marks that Queensland laws required him to spend at least two-and-a-half years in custody for charges involving the supply of shortened firearms....

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