A driver, who claimed that he is employed by Parliament, was remanded to prison on Wednesday after being found in possession of an unlicensed firearm and live ammunition.
Brinsley Adonis, 39 of Dennis Street, Sophia, Greater Georgetown, appeared before Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, where it was alleged that he had in his possession a firearm without a license and possession of 11 rounds of 9mm live ammunition without a license.
The incident occurred on April 6 at Sachibazaar Street, Prashad Nagar, Georgetown.
Adonis, a father of two, pleaded not guilty to both charges. According to facts presented to the court, at around 11:20h on Monday, Police Officers stopped Adonis while he was driving a scooter in the area.
During a search, a firearm was found tucked into the left side of his pants waistband, along with a magazine containing live ammunition. When questioned, the man allegedly told Police that he had purchased the alleged firearm to protect himself. He was subsequently arrested and informed of the charges.
Adonis was represented by an attorney, who was standing in for attorney-at-law Domnick Bess, who emphasised that her client has no prior convictions or pending matters. She told the court that, if a firearm or ammunition was indeed found on Adonis, there should be a proper test to verify its authenticity, noting the proliferation of air guns that closely resemble actual firearms.
The prosecution, however, objected to bail. They argued that the Police file was incomplete and that no ballistics tests had yet been conducted. The investigating officer confirmed that the firearm had been submitted to the ballistic section and that video interviews and other evidence would be collected and presented on a later date.
The magistrate ruled that there were no special circumstances to justify bail, and as a result, Adonis was remanded to prison. The case will continue on April 22.
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