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Nottinghamshire Man Jailed for Illegal Weapons and Cannabis Grow
9 Sep
Summary
- Handguns, magazines of ammunition, and a silencer found in man's home
- Weapons discovered after fire at residence, ruled an accident
- 54-year-old pleaded guilty to 8 charges, sentenced to 10 years, 8 months
On September 9, 2025, a 54-year-old man named Jason Spence was sentenced to 10 years and 8 months in prison after police discovered a cache of illegal weapons and drugs at his home in Gedling, Nottinghamshire.
The incident began last month when authorities were called to Spence's residence due to an accidental fire. While the blaze was ruled an accident by investigators, a subsequent search of the property uncovered a pair of handguns, magazines of ammunition, and a silencer.
Further searches also revealed a large cannabis grow operation inside the home. Spence, who was not present during the initial fire, later pleaded guilty to a total of 8 charges related to the weapons and drugs found on the premises.
The lengthy prison sentence handed down by the Nottingham Crown Court reflects the severity of Spence's crimes. Authorities have vowed to continue cracking down on the illegal possession of firearms and the production of controlled substances within the region.
