Miner slapped with illegal gun, ammo charge

A 24-year-old miner has been slapped with two unlawful possession charges after he was reportedly caught with an illegal firearm along with matching ammunition.

Charged: Akeem Daniels

Akeem Daniels of B Field Sophia, Georgetown, was arrested on September 22 at Gold Finger Landing, Cuyuni River in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni). The charges were laid under Section 16 (2) (a) of the Firearm Act Chapter 16:05.
On Monday he appeared at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Crystal Lambert where he pleaded not guilty. He was remanded to prison and the case will continue on October 13.