SAMUEL Fraser, 40, known as “Charlie”, a resident of Liverpool Squatting Area, Corentyne, Berbice, has been charged with larceny of cattle.

The animal, a dark brown heifer, branded #40, and valued $150,000 was owned by Pharsueram Suruj. On March 26, the defendant was allegedly nabbed with the animal in his possession at Liverpool backlands.

The virtual complainant, a cattle owner, reported that periodically his animals would be stolen. As a result, he collaborated with the police to set up a sting operation.

During the exercise, the animal was allegedly found in possession of the defendant.

The defendant was arrested and a subsequent charge was laid under Section 176 of the Criminal Law (offence) Act Chapter 8:01.

Fraser appeared before Magistrate Renita Singh at the Whim Court, Corentyne, where he was not required to plead to the indictable charge. He was granted pretrial liberty in the sum of $100,000 and was ordered to return to court on April 28.