TWO siblings, who were jointly charged for possession of cannabis and illegal gun and ammunition, appeared before City Magistrate Fabayo Azore on Wednesday to answer these charges.

Abindigo Bancroft and his younger sister, Shavel pleaded not guilty to the three charges when they were read to them. Particulars of the first charge alleged that the Bancroft siblings had 12 grams of cannabis in their possession on March 17, 2017 at Block ‘E’ Sophia, Georgetown.

It is further alleged that on the same day at the said location, they had a 9MM pistol, along with three live matching rounds in their possession when they are not holders of firearm licenses. Attorney Dexter Todd represented the siblings and told the court that his clients have no pending matters or previous antecedents.

Police prosecutor, Simone Payne told the court that police acted on information and conducted a search at the home during which the illegal items were found. According to the prosecutor, the gun and ammunition were found in a clothes basket in Abindigo Bancroft’s bedroom.

The Magistrate released Shavel Bancroft on a total of $300,000 bail on the gun and ammunition charge and $75,000 bail on the narcotics charge. Additionally, Abindigo Bancroft was also released on $75,000 bail on the narcotics charge and remanded to prison on the illegal arms and ammunition charge. The matter is adjourned until April 12, 2017 for report.