Essequibo man remanded for stealing 16 packs of chicken

Vishan Bharrat, a 29-year-old labourer of Reliance, Essequibo Coast, was arrested on Tuesday, August 19, and charged on Thursday with the offence of simple larceny of 16 packs of chicken valued at $80,000.
The accused appeared at the Suddie Magistrate’s Court on Thursday before His Worship Mohabir, where the charge was read to him.
He was not required to plead, and the Administration of Justice Act was applied, where the defendant pleaded not guilty and was remanded to prison.
The case was adjourned to Tuesday, September 16, for statements.