–for robbery, possession

A RESIDENT of Leopold Street, Georgetown was on Wednesday remanded to prison by Magistrate Fabayo Azore after being charged with robbery under arms and drug possession.
It is alleged that on June 27, 2017, Akeem Rajkumar, armed with a gun, robbed Dexter France of one grey back-pack, a pair of Timberland boots, one pennyweight of gold, a quantity of clothing, and $44,000 in cash, all totalling $194,000.

It is alleged also that the 27-year-old mason, while in the vicinity of Leopold Street on June 28, 2017, was found with 50 grams of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking.
According to the police, Rajkumar tried to disarm one of the ranks of his gun but failed to do so, which resulted in him being shot in the left leg.

He was subsequently cautioned by the police, arrested and taken to the Brickdam Police Station.
Rajkumar pleaded not guilty to both charges but was remanded to prison until July 26, 2017.