AN excavator operator was on Monday remanded to prison by Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman for the offence of unlawful gun and ammunition possession.

Steve Armstrong, 24, of Nutmeg Street, North Ruimveldt, denied that on February 2nd, in Lombard Street he had a .32 Taurus pistol in his possession when he did not have a licence for same.

Armstrong also denied that on the same day and at the same location, he had nine live rounds of .32 ammunition in his possession.
According to reports, Armstrong was apprehended on the day in question in the vicinity of Laparkan Shipping on Lombard Street after the police got word that a male was seen with a firearm in a minibus.

It is alleged that Armstrong, on seeing the police approaching the minibus, tried exiting the vehicle and running away, but was caught.
On searching him, the police found an unlicensed Taurus pistol with nine live rounds in his crotch.

Police Prosecutor, Arwin Moore objected to Armstrong being released on bail, citing the seriousness of the charges.

Moore also disclosed that Armstrong had an ongoing ‘robbery under arms’ matter at the Providence Magistrate’s Court.

The Magistrate ruled in the prosecution’s favour and remanded Armstrong until February 26.