Man remanded over illegal gun, ammo and armed robbery

A man who was charged with having illegal firearm and ammunition in his possession and stealing a little over $1 million in items, was remanded to prison last week when he appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman.

Neil Semple, 39, was read two separate charges which alleged that on October 11, at South Ruimveldt, he had in his possession a .32 pistol and 11 matching rounds of ammunition without being a licensed firearm holder.

It is also alleged that on September 30, at Eccles, East Bank Demerara, being armed with a gun, Semple