CHIEF Magistrate Ann McLennan, on Friday, August 30, 2019, fined a thirty-seven-year-old man $100,000 and sentenced him to two years’ imprisonment on a gun and ammunition charge.

Shemrick Nedd appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ court and pleaded guilty to the two charges.
Particulars of the first charge stated that, on August 28, 2019, at Cornhill Street, Georgetown, he had in his possession a .38 revolver when he was not the holder of a firearm license.

The second charge stated that, on the same day and at the same place he had in his possession two rounds of .38 ammunition.

Police prosecutor Gordon Mansfield told the court that, on the day in question, around 10:00 hours, ranks from the brickdam police station were preforming duty at Stabroek Market.

Acting on information received the ranks went to Cornhill Street, where they made contact with Nedd. The ranks identified themselves and carried out a search on his person. A firearm was found.

Nedd was told of the allegation, arrested and later charged.
“I had it for protection because I hear people does thief cow, I was never charge before and I never get myself into trouble” Nedd explained.

Magistrate McLennan fined Nedd $50,000 on each charge and sentenced him to 2 years imprisonment on each charge and told Nedd the sentence will run concurrently.