Whitehorse man get 2 years for making semi-automatic weapons

A Whitehorse man who madesemi-automatic rifles in his backyardwas sentenced to two years less a day in territorial court on Tuesday.

Dustin Mackie made between 50 and 100 AR-15 guns, illegally, in a shed at his home in the Northland Trailer Park.

Police believe the guns were sold to drug dealers in southern Canada and the U.S.

Judge Michael Cozens saidit's possible not all the guns were used for illegal purposes, but thatMackie had to know some of the guns would eventually be used in violent crimes.

The judge sentenced him to two years,less a day,in addition to the time he's already served.

Mackie's sentence of less than two yearswill allow him to serve his time at the Whitehorse Correctional Centre.