Thanks for posting the link, Cassi.
With a bit more information -- but still not enough to decide whether Alwasila really knew what he had on him -- the picture is a bit clearer. It still wasn't clear from the article whether the court found that he knew what he was doing or not.
If Alwasila really did deliberately transport bullets, then I think he deserved a harsh punishment. Especially given his training as an airport security officer.
If Alwasila's story is true, then his sentence is far too harsh. But not surprising from a court system that routinely and severely punishes people for defending themselves against violent attacks.
AlanF