Berbice fisherman jailed for possession of firearms, ammo
Jailed: Govindra Swambeer
Govindra Swambeer, a 38-year-old fisherman from Whim, Corentyne, Berbice was on Thursday sentenced to 30 months’ imprisonment for the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.
Swambeer was apprehended on Tuesday last and subsequently charged with offences related to the possession of firearms without a licence and unlawful possession of ammunition without a licence.
Appearing before Magistrate Rabindranauth Singh at the Whim Magistrate’s Court, the defendant pleaded guilty to the charges brought against him. Consequently, he was sentenced to 15 months in prison for each offence.
The gun and ammunition that were found by Police
Swambeer was arrested after he was found with two single-barrel 12-gauge shotguns with their serial numbers missing and five cartridges.
According to Police statements, acting on intelligence, law enforcement officers proceeded to ‘Wire Dam’ in Whim, where they intercepted the suspect while he was carrying a bag.
A search of the bag unearthed the firearms and ammunition.
