Miner remanded for alleged firearm and ammo possession

After denying being in possession of both a firearm and several rounds of ammunition found during the search of a minibus, a miner was yesterday remanded to prison on the charges.

The first charge against Lebert Todd, 25, stated that on August 25, at Houston Public Road, he had a 9 mm pistol without being a licensed firearm holder.

It’s further alleged that on the said date that Todd had 15 live rounds of 9 mm ammunition without being a licensed firearm holder.

Police Prosecutor Shawn Gonsalves objected to bail being granted, noting that the defendant had admitted to ownership of both the firearm and ammunition. The items, according to the prosecutor, were found in a bag the defendant had in his possession while he was in minibus PJJ 526.

Additionally, the court heard that while admitting in an oral statement to the charge, Todd said that he had