ANTONIO Fraser, who was allegedly caught with an illegal firearm and ammunition hidden in his crotch, was, on Friday, granted $400,000 bail by Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus when he made an appearance at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

Fraser denied that he, on May 26, 2021, at Main Street, Georgetown, had in his possession one 9mm Glock 19 pistol without being the holder of a firearm licence in force at the time and one live 9mm ammunition without being the holder of a firearm licence in force at the time.

It is alleged that on the day in question, at about 03:40 hours, police on mobile patrol duty proceeded to Main Street, Georgetown, in response to some information received. Upon their arrival, a group of men, was seen. The men were approached by the ranks who requested that their person be searched. The men agreed.

As the search was being performed, Fraser, who was among the group of men, was allegedly found to have a bulky object in the right front part of his crotch. The object, which turned out to be a firearm, was immediately retrieved and examined.

Fraser, during questioning, told ranks he was not a firearm holder. He was later arrested and charged with the two offences.

Magistrate Isaacs-Marcus granted Fraser $200,000 bail on each charge.

The matter was adjourned until June 25, 2021.