BARTICA businessman, Carl Reddy, called ‘Brother Carl’, will break the New Year in prison, after he was remanded on Wednesday for the possession of illegal ammunition.
Reddy, 57, of Second Avenue Bartica, appeared before Magistrate Crystal Lambert at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court.

He pleaded not guilty to the charge, which alleged that, on December 22, at Kumung-Kumung Landing, Puruni River, he had, in his possession, (30) 20-gauge cartridges, (20) 16-gauge cartridges, (57) 12-gauge cartridges, and (130). 32 rounds (29). 38 Special rounds, (111) 9MM rounds, (49).40 rounds, and (2).25 rounds, which he was not licensed to carry.
He was remanded to prison until January 19, 2024.

According to a police report, on the day in question, between 18:30 and 20:00 hours, police in Regional Division Seven conducted an operation at Kumung-Kumung Landing during which several shops and persons were searched.
During the operation, the ranks intercepted the motorcar PTT 3770, which is owned and was driven by Reddy.
A search was conducted on Reddy and his vehicle, which unearthed a quantity of illegal ammunition. Also in the vehicle, one 12-gauge Browning single-barrel shotgun was found, for which Reddy produced a licence.