Nabacalis man, who threw away gun after spotting Police, gets bail

A 31-year-old man who was arrested after Police recovered a gun, he allegedly threw away has been charged and released on $200,000 bail for the offence of unlawful possession of a firearm.
Appearing before Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court on Thursday was Jorrel Jacobs called “Coolie”, of Lot 47 Nabacalis, East Coast Demerara (ECD).
He denied the charge which alleged that on December 27, he had a .32 Beretta Pistol in his possession when he was not the holder of a firearm licence enforced at the time.
The defendant was released on bail and his matter was adjourned to January 20, 2023.
Police Headquarters reported that at around 05:20h on December 27, a party of Police ranks was on mobile patrol in the vicinity of Vigilance, ECD when the ranks received certain information and went to Melanie Market Road, ECD.
On arrival there, they saw a man, who was later identified to be Jacobs running away. The ranks gave chase, and the accused was later seen throwing an object on the southern parapet.
He was later apprehended, and a search was carried out on his person, but nothing was found. As such, Police ranks took him back to the area where he threw the object and the gun was found.
Jacobs was told of the offence committed, cautioned, arrested, and escorted to Vigilance Police Station where the illegal weapon was lodged.
Acting Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken has praised Police ranks on the ECD for their diligent efforts which led to the seizure of five firearms during an operation on Tuesday.
He also rewarded them with cash.
“You have done well and you must understand under the stewardship of the new Executive Leadership Team and Commissioner – we are going to reward you when you are deserving of it,” Hicken told the ranks as he commended them for their commitment to serve and protect. (G1)