Miner charged with unlawful possession of Beretta

Jorrel Jacobs
Jorrel Jacobs

Jorrel Jacobs, a 31-year-old miner of Lot 47 Nabaclis, East Coast Demerara, was yesterday charged with the unlawful possession of a .32 Beretta pistol without a licence.

The firearm Jorrel Jacobs allegedly had in his possession

He appeared at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Fabayo Azore, where the charge was read to him.

 He pleaded not guilty and was placed on $200,000 bail.

The matter has been adjourned to January 20.