ST ANDREW, Jamaica — A Cedar Valley resident has been handed a life sentence following his conviction on firearm-related charges in the Gun Court.
The man, identified as Iyan Guzmore of Red Hills, was sentenced on Friday, February 13, 2026, in connection with breaches of the Firearms Act dating back to 2023.
Court proceedings revealed that the charges arose from a police operation carried out by the St Andrew North Police in the Cyprus Hall area on November 14, 2023. During a search of a house occupied by Guzmore, officers reportedly discovered a .38 revolver along with two .38 cartridges concealed in the ceiling.
He was subsequently taken into custody and charged with Possession of a Prohibited Weapon and Unauthorised Possession of Ammunition.
Following trial, Guzmore was found guilty on both counts. He received life imprisonment for Unauthorised Possession of Ammunition and will become eligible for parole after serving 15 years. For Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, he was sentenced to 19 years and nine months, with parole eligibility after 10 years. The sentences are to run concurrently.
The Jamaica Constabulary Force reiterated its commitment to removing illegal firearms and ammunition from communities and is encouraging members of the public to report illegal weapons through Crime Stop at 311, the National Intelligence Bureau at 811, the police emergency number 119, or the nearest police station.
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