The police firearms officer in the Isle of Man is warning people who have imitation weapons legislation controlling their ownership is about to be tightened.
Following a recent case in which a Douglas man was jailed for brandishing a replica Armalite rifle, Constable Stuart Barker says new offences are being created.
He says misuse of imitation firearms will not be tolerated:
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