Being armed with criminal intent

In force

S. 31B inserted by No. 56/2005 s. 6.

(1)

In this section—

controlled weapon has the same meaning as in the Control of Weapons Act 1990;

firearm has the same meaning as in the Firearms Act 1996;

imitation firearm has the same meaning as in section 29;

prohibited weapon has the same meaning as in the Control of Weapons Act 1990.

(2)

A person who, with criminal intent, is armed with a firearm, an imitation firearm, a prohibited weapon or a controlled weapon is guilty of an indictable offence.

Level 6 imprisonment (5 years maximum).

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31B Being armed with criminal intent