‘Smoky’ jailed for Little Rock, minibus armed robberies

A labourer who pleaded guilty to five counts of armed robbery, including that committed on the staff of Little Rock Hotel and television station was yesterday sentenced to 5 years in prison on each count. The sentences will run concurrently.

Mignauth Premraj called ‘Smoky’, 36, of Smythfield, New Amsterdam did not waste the court’s time. He refused counsel, telling Magistrate Adela Nagamootoo that he was au fait with the penalties. He only asked that his 25-year sentences run concurrently so that in effect he will only spend 5 years in jail. Police Prosecutor was Inspector Donna Grant-Fraser had related to the court that on February 3, Premraj,