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IT Consultant Fahim Mohamed Says He Endured “13 Weeks of Hell” After Being Arrested for Posing With a Shotgun in Florida British IT consultant Fahim Mohamed says he was put through “13 weeks of hell” after being arrested and criminally charged simply for posing with a shotgun during a holiday trip to Florida. Mohamed took a photo while handling what he believed to be a legally owned shotgun at a Florida shooting range during his vacation. He later posted the picture on LinkedIn — a decision he says he never imagined would trigger a legal ordeal. But once he returned home to the UK, police raided his residence and arrested him after receiving a tip about the image. Officers accused him of firearms offenses, even though the gun was not his, was handled legally, and was used under supervision in the U.S. where the photo was taken. Mohamed says he then spent 13 weeks fighting to clear his name. His electronics were seized, he was suspended from his job, and he faced restrictions on travel and employment as the investigation continued. He described the process as “hellish,” “absurd,” and an example of severe overreach by authorities. Prosecutors ultimately dropped all charges, acknowledging he had broken no laws. Now, Mohamed is speaking publicly about the emotional toll, career damage, and the danger of criminalizing lawful behavior based solely on online photos. He says the ordeal has left him shaken—and determined to warn others how an innocent vacation picture can spiral into a life-altering crisis.