Bartica pensioner gets bail on gun, ammo possession

Frederick Singh, 71, a farmer from Agatash Village, Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), who was arrested on Thursday following the discovery of several shotguns and ammunition, was granted bail on Friday.
Singh appeared at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Teriq Mohammed and pleaded not guilty to the charges which stated that on November 21, 2024, at Agatash, he had three shotguns and several rounds of ammunition in his possession.
He was subsequently granted $210,000 bail – $150,000 for the Possession of Firearm and $60,000 for the Possession of Ammunition. He will make his next court appearance on December 13, 2024.

It was reported that on the day in question, Police received information that Heimraj James who was wanted for the murder of Perry Budram which took place at Granny Landing, Omai Backdam back in October 2023 was hiding out at Singh’s residence.
As such, a team of police ranks from Bartica Police Station travelled to the location where the wanted man was arrested. However, the ranks searched Singh’s home and its surroundings where one 16-gauge shotgun and two 12-gauge shotguns along with six 12-gauge cartridges were discovered.
Singh admitted ownership of the firearm and ammunition claiming they were being used for hunting purposes. He was cautioned and arrested.