The man, Charan Guman appeared in the Whim magistrates’ court this morning before Magistrate Renita Singh and pleaded not guilty to the charges.
He was charged with being in possession of a firearm and ammunition without licence. The items include a .38 revolver, two live.38 rounds, and four .38 spent shells. The bust took place at a Farmhouse at Babu John, Port Mourant, Corentyne, Berbice.
Guman, a 60-year old Poultry farmer of Clifton Settlement, Corentyne, Berbice, was arrested on Sunday morning following an intelligence led operation by the Police in Berbice.
He pleaded not guilty to both charges and was granted bail in the sum of $200,000 on each charge. He was also ordered to lodge his passport.
The matter will be heard again on August 17th, 2020 for a police report.