Miner charged over possession of gun, ammo

A 30-year-old gold miner was arraigned at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday to answer to the charge of possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Dexter George pleaded not guilty to the charge which stated that on May 14th, 2022, at Brummel Place, Georgetown, he had in his possession a .32 pistol without being the holder of a firearm licence.

It was also stated that on the said date and at the said address, he had in his possession components of 20 shells of ammunition.  George also denied that charge.