AN unemployed woman and her boyfriend were yesterday placed on $125,000 bail each by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry for unlawful possession of ammunition. Self-employed Aden Bowen, 26, of Lot 20 Blueberry Hill, Wismar, Linden and Letisha Garraway, 20, of Lot 40 Blueberry Hill, denied the charge when it was read to them.
It is alleged that on Tuesday, May 5 at Blueberry Hill, Wismar, they had in their possession a magazine for a .32 pistol, without being holders of firearm licences.
According to the couple’s lawyer, the duo shared a visiting relationship and on the day in question when the police made their arrest, they took no statements. She further stated that two taxis and a police vehicle were summoned to Bowen’s home, where the police informed the couple that they heard guns firing from the MacKenzie Police Station.
According to the defence counsel, Bowen alleged that he was badly beaten by the police and a black plastic bag was placed over his face. He further stated that he was not allowed to speak to his client while he was at the station.
The prosecution’s facts revealed that ranks acting on information went to the home of Bowen and conducted a search. At the said time the duo were occupants of the home where the ammunition was unearthed. Subsequently, they were told of the offence an were arrested and charged.
Police prosecutor Shawn Gonsalves opposed bail on the ground that no special reason was given to the court.
The objection was overruled by the Chief Magistrate and the matter was transferred to the Linden Magistrates’Court for May 13. Also, statements were ordered to be filed and the duo was ordered to report to the officer in charge at the MacKenzie Police Station.