The trial of Israeli national Avitan Shalom, facing charges of possessing ammunition and trafficking firearms, has been postponed to January 13th due to his request for a Hebrew interpreter. Judge Norina Zainol Abidin granted the adjournment after Avitan's lawyer informed the court of the need for interpretation. The judge previously reprimanded Avitan for raising the interpreter issue at the last minute, noting that it had not been raised during the previous nine months of the case.
: The trial of Israeli national Avitan Shalom, facing charges of possessing 200 rounds of ammunition and trafficking six firearms, was postponed once again to Monday, Jan 13, due to his request for a Hebrew interpreter.
“It is the right of the accused to have interpretation in a language they understand. The court will give one more shot to look for a Hebrew interpreter. Therefore, the case will be adjourned to this Monday ,“ said Norina. Court sets 12 days in January next year for hearing of Israeli man charged with possession of firearms
“The issue of your wish to request for a new interpreter was brought up to the court’s attention at the 11th hour, the last minute, which is on day one of the hearing ,” said the judge.On the first amended charge, Avitan is accused of possessing a box of Shell Shock NAS3 9mm containing eight rounds of ammunition, three boxes of Bullet Master Co Ltd with 150 rounds, and 42 rounds of ammunition in three different firearms, all without a licence or permit.
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