Two Brazilian men jailed, fined over firearm offences

Josea Dos Reis Duart and Obdailson Gomes Fietas

Acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry on Tuesday imposed two three-year sentences and a fine of $75,000 each on two Brazilian nationals after they pleaded guilty to firearm offences committed in the  North West District.

Josea Dos Reis Duart and Obdailson Gomes Fietas pleaded guilty to separate charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition when they appeared before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

The magistrate later sentenced them to