Forest ranger charged over gun, ammo

A ranger attached to the Ministry of Forestry was yesterday remanded to prison after he was charged with having an illegal gun and ammunition in his possession.

Michael Edwards, 37, of Bartica, pleaded not guilty when the charges were read by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

It was alleged that on October 12 at Byderabo Road, Bartica, he had in his