A 20-year-old cook was yesterday sentenced to two years imprisonment following charges of unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. 

Cindy Robertson (no address) pleaded guilty to both charges before Magistrate Fabayo Azore.
The charges alleged that on June 30 at Georgetown, she had in her possession one .32 revolver with six live matching rounds, when she was not a holder of a firearm license.
Police prosecutor Corporal Bharat Mangru said police were conducting a road block exercise at James Street, Albouystown, during which they stopped a car PJJ 8020. At the time the convict and three others persons were passengers.
The court was told that a search was conducted and the alleged weapon and ammunitions were found in the belongings of Robertson.
However, she admitted that it belongs to her, which she said she brought from the interior.
Robertson was represented by Attorney-at-law Mr. Glen Hanoman, who requested a minimum penalty for his client after stating special reasons.
Magistrate Azore, however, told the defence counsel that there is a new amendment to the firearm act that said nothing about special reasons.
Hanoman said that his client has a very troubled past, found herself in a very vulnerable situation and does not have any support of her parents or relatives.
He said as a result of her parents leaving her at a very tender age of 15 she ended up working in the interior. He said one of the gold miners fell in love with her to an extent, that he stalks her, made physical threats and she even encountered many counts of rape.
Hanoman said for the sake of her safety, Robertson armed herself with a gun. He asked that this be the special reason if it is allowed and if not he requested a minimum sentence which should run concurrently.
The lawyer even requested for a probation report to be conducted before sentencing. He added that if the defendant did deny the charges and was placed on bail, she will not have anyone to post her bail.
Robertson was sentenced to two years on each charge which will run concurrently.