A THIRTY-year-old mechanic of Lot 178 BB Eccles, East Bank Demerara was on Monday refused bail for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. 

Leon Ramroop, a father of two, pleaded not guilty to the charge that said on October 10 at Eccles, he had in his possession one 9mm pistol with four matching live rounds of ammunition, when he was not a the holder of a firearm licence.
The defendant told the court that he resides with his sister at the Eccles address.
He was represented by attorney-at-law Mr. Paul Fung-a-Fat, who requested bail after telling the court that his client resides in the United States.
Police Prosecutor Michael Grant informed the court that the police had linked the defendant’s fingerprint to a break and enter scene. During investigations at the defendant’s home, the weapon was found. He added that the defendant is likely to face more charges.
The chief magistrate asked that if defendant lives in the United States, how would he guarantee to the court that he will return for his trial.
The prosecutor’s objection on the grounds that no special reason was given to the court and the defendant being a flight risk, was upheld.
Bail was refused and the matter was transferred to Magistrate Ann McLennan for October 31.