Brent Allen

Brent Allen is an ex-convict from Auckland who made headlines after he was sentenced for a series of firearms and drug-related offenses, including stealing the identity of a legitimate firearms license holder to illegally purchase and possess multiple firearms. His actions not only involved drug dealing but also contributed to the proliferation of firearms in the community, leading to a significant public concern over gun control. Judge Evangelos Thomas noted Allen's criminal history and the serious implications of his actions, ultimately resulting in a prison sentence of two years and three months.