Miner remanded on firearm charges

A 37-year-old man who was charged with having in his possession a firearm and ammunition without licence in the hinterland was yesterday remanded to prison after he appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

On September 16 at Konawaruk Junction, Potaro-Siparuni, it is alleged that Kidore Mendonza had in his possession one Smith and Wesson revolver and three .38 rounds of ammunition without being a holder of a licence.

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