Rupununi farmers on gun, ammo charges

Two North Rupununi farmers were on Monday separately charged with gun and ammunition possession.

In the courtroom of Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan in Georgetown, Eugene Joel, 72, of Yakarinta, Region 9, was read three charges. It was alleged that on January 19, at Toka Village, North Rupununi, he had in his possession a 20-gauge cartridge as well as components of a firearm, that is to say a 12-gauge spent shell, and six 20-gauge spent shells while not being a holder of a firearm licence. Joel pleaded not guilty to all three of the charges that were read to him.

Meanwhile, Randolph Andres, 38, of Toka Village, Region 9, was read four charges. It was