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Rhys Hennerby Jailed for Seven Years for Ipswich Firearm and Drug Offences

It underscores the court’s tough stance on violent crime after an officer’s stop uncovered a loaded revolver

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Overview

  • On February 20, officers approached Hennerby in Ipswich town centre after they spotted him cycling towards a suspected Class A drug user.
  • A loaded revolver containing six live rounds was found in his bag alongside wraps of heroin and cocaine.
  • The 30-year-old pleaded guilty to possessing a prohibited firearm and intent to supply Class A drugs weeks after his release on licence for a grievous bodily harm sentence.
  • Judge David Pugh said Hennerby must have known the weapon was destined for criminal use when imposing the seven-year term and £228 victim surcharge.
  • Sergeant Dave Logan praised the officer’s quick thinking as a prime example of proactive policing preventing potential harm.