The appellant, a taxi driver employed by the complainant, was convicted in the regional court on three counts: theft of a Norinco 9 mm firearm and ammunition, unlawful possession of an unlicensed firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition. The complainant had left his firearm with ammunition in his vehicle, which the appellant moved and later drove. When the firearm went missing, the complainant laid a charge. Two days later, the appellant was seen with the firearm. After initially failing to find it during a search, the appellant led police to his vehicle and handed over the firearm, which was identified by serial number. The appellant admitted possession but claimed he had found the firearm in the taxi and intended to return it.