Welder arraigned for illegal gun, ammo

A welder who was allegedly found with an illegal firearm and matching ammunition at the check-in counter at the Eugene F Correia International Airport, Ogle, East Coast Demerara (ECD) was granted bail by Magistrate Rushel Liverpool on Thursday.
Terrence Baker, 32, of 3715 North Ruimveldt, Georgetown, appeared at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court to answer to the firearm and ammunition offences.
The first charge stated that on February 17, 2020, at the Trans Guyana check-in counter at the Eugene F Correia International Airport, he had in his possession one .32 pistol without being the holder of a firearm licence.
The second charge stated that on the same day and at the same location, he had in his possession two rounds of .32 ammunition, without being the holder of a firearm licence.
Baker pleaded not guilty to both charges. He was represented by Attorney-at-Law Bernard DaSilva, who, in a bail application, told the court that his client was the sole breadwinner for his family.
However, the Police Prosecutor objected to bail being granted to the defendant on the grounds of the seriousness of the offences and the penalty they attract.
Baker was released on $300,000 bail, and the matter was adjourned until March 13, 2020.