TWO men were on Wednesday remanded to prison when they appeared before Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore on separate firearm and ammunition charges.

Lincoln Trotman, a 24-year-old miner of Guyhoc Park, pleaded not guilty to the two charges which alleged that on September 24 at Sussex Street, Alboystown, he had a 9MM pistol along with 12 rounds of matching ammunition when he is not a licensed firearm holder.

Trotman was represented by attorney-at-law Clyde Forde who told the court that on the day in question, his client was at the City Vibes Bar when someone threw the gun from upstairs and it landed next to Trotman. Police Prosecutor Warren Thornhill told the court that Trotman admitted ownership of the firearm when arrested by police.

Meanwhile, 40-year-old Troy Lowe of 4th Street, Alexander Village, was charged for having a .32 pistol along with 12 rounds of matching ammunition on September 24 at Independence Boulevard, Albouystown, Georgetown. He denied both charges.

Police Prosecutor Thornhill told the court that on the day in question, police acting on a tip-off, went to Independent Boulevard and made contact with Lowe. The ranks carried out a search on Lowe and found the gun stashed inside his crotch. Thornhill added that Lowe also confessed ownership of the firearm. In objecting to bail in both cases, the prosecutor noted that both Trotman and Lowe are not licensed firearm holders. Trotman and Lowe were refused bail and had their matters adjourned until October 24.