A MINER of Lot 19 Bel Air Village, Greater Georgetown, was remanded to prison by Magistrate Judy Latchman yesterday on firearm and ammunition charges.Ewart George, 22, pleaded not guilty to the charges, one of which said on May 13 at Bel Air Village, he had in his possession one .38 revolver without being the holder of a firearm licence.
Particulars of the other offence stated that on the same day, he also had in his possession three live rounds of.38 ammunition.
Police Inspector Joel Ricknauth, prosecuting, told the court that on the day in question police were on patrol when they stopped motorcar HC 2240 and requested to carry out a search. At the time, the defendant was seated at the front left side passenger seat and when checks were made the weapon was allegedly found on the floor of the defendant’s seat. He was told of the offence and was arrested and charged.
The prosecutor maintained his objection to bail, citing the seriousness and prevalence of the offence. The case will be called again today.