Semi-automatic found in shopkeeper’s pocket, cop testifies

The trial of shopkeeper Jamie Myers, who was allegedly found with an unlicensed semi-automatic handgun, commenced yesterday with the testimony of a constable who said the weapon was found in the accused man’s pocket.

Constable Godfrey McGarrell told Magistrate Judy Latchman, who is presiding over the trial at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, that Myers had the gun in his pocket when a search was conducted on his person.

“Ya pick up this thing on the ground and you said you find it in me pocket bai. You is a