Cork bakery worker jailed after gun found on back seat of car

A Cork bakery worker has been sentenced to three years in prison with the final 18 months suspended for his role in transporting a gun and ammunition for a criminal gang last year. Picture: iStock

A Cork bakery worker has been sentenced to three years in prison with the final 18 months suspended for his role in transporting a gun and ammunition for a criminal gang last year. 

Gavin Metelko, 40, of Firgrove Apartments, Harrison’s Place, Charleville, Co Cork, had pleaded guilty at Tullamore Circuit Criminal Court to two charges contrary to the Firearms Act for possession of a Glock semi-automatic pistol and nine rounds of ammunition.