George Aubrey Archer, a 72-year-old of Suddie, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), was found guilty on a charge of possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
The case was heard at the Suddie Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday before Magistrate Esther Sam. The defendant was absent, but his counsel was present. At the time, his Attorney had told the court that Archer was unwell.
Archer was found guilty of both charges and was sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment along with a fine of $50,000 for each charge. Both sentences will run concurrently.
The pensioner was nabbed with the unlicensed firearm and ammunition in September 2023 at Onderneeming Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast.
Meanwhile, the Guyana Police Force has indicated that a warrant was issued for the arrest of Archer. (G12)
