A WOMAN was given a conditional discharge after police seized a taser disguised as an iPhone from her.
Police in Armagh said that thanks to a "quick thinking member of the public" the woman was arrested and the taser seized.
The woman pleaded guilty to possession of a prohibited weapon in court and was given a conditional discharge by the Magistrate.
Police indicated that the two metal pins shown on the device in the picture which "could give you a nasty shock and are more than capable of incapacitating you temporarily."
"These things are common across the world, and in some places can be bought on the street," police said.
"Do not be tempted to buy one to bring home, or pick one up at a market. They are illegal. You will go to court, and if you use it on someone, you will almost certainly go to jail."
Police also pointed out that devices like that taser "are cheaply made and highly unstable."
"If you see anything similar to this, whether it be at a market or in someone's possession, let us know immediately."
The taser has now been disposed of safely.
