Christopher Buckman pleads guilty to firearm, drug charges

An alleged 18-year-old weed dealer has faced court after police found a sawn-off rifle, marijuana and ammunition in his home.

A Dubbo teen has pleaded guilty to cannabis and prohibited firearm possession charges after police found a rifle, cannabis and ammunition at his home.

Christopher Buckman’s home was raided by police who executed a search warrant on November 23 last year.

Christopher Buckman. Picture: Facebook/Chris Buckman

In court documents, police said the 18-year-old was found in possession of a sawn-off .22 calibre modified rifle, ammunition and 124 grams of cannabis leaf.

In addition to the ammunition, firearm and drug possession charges Mr Buckman pleaded guilty to, police also charged him with prohibited drug supply and accused him of knowingly taking part in the supply of cannabis.

During a brief appearance at Dubbo Local Court on Wednesday, Mr Buckman pleaded not guilty to a supply prohibited drug charge.

Defence lawyer Carmen Just said “weight was the issue” when she explained why a not guilty plea was entered.

The case returns to court in April.

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