By PAVEL BAILEY
Tribune Staff Reporter
pbailey@tribunemedia.net
AN Eleuthera man was jailed for five years yesterday after admitting that he kept a submachine gun, a rifle and 10lbs of marijuana at his home in Lower Bogue.
Rhashad Albury, 30, pleaded guilty before Magistrate Abigail Farrington to possession of firearms with intent to supply, possession of ammunition with intent to supply, possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply and possession of dangerous drugs.
He was sentenced to five years for the firearm charges and three years for the drug charges, to run concurrently.
Police found a black 5.7x28mm Masterpiece Arms submachine gun, a black .223 American tactics rifle and 28 rounds of 5.7x28mm ammunition at his home around 3pm on November 6. They also seized 10lbs of marijuana and five grams of cocaine, with an estimated street value of $18,550.
Because Albury accepted sole responsibility, charges against his four co-accused were withdrawn: Wayne Albury, 45, Leminton Albury, 40, Yolanda Albury, 42, and Eunice Albury, 58.
Albury was allowed a moment with relatives before he was taken to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services.
Reserve Inspector Deveaux prosecuted.
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