A 36-year-old driver of Bamia, Linden Highway, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice) has been charged in connection with the discovery of firearms, ammunition and narcotics at Amelia’s Ward, Linden, on Sunday.
Audwin Mingo was charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to Section 5(1)(a)(i) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, Chapter 10:10. He was also charged with possession of a firearm without a licence, and possession of ammunition without a licence, both contrary to Section 16(2)(a) of the Firearm Act, Chapter 16:05.
Mingo appeared on Wednesday at the Linden Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Rushelle Liverpool, where the charges were read to him and he pleaded not guilty. Bail was granted in the sum of $100,000 on each charge, and the cases were adjourned to March 12.
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