A couple was yesterday remanded to prison after they appeared before Magistrate Hazel Octave-Hamilton charged jointly with possession of ammunition and possession of firearm without being the holders of licences.

The two charges allege that on December 18, Shazam Bacchus and

Bibi

Alfrize Zalool had in their possession a Glock 23 pistol and eight rounds of 9 mm ammunition at Crabwood Creek Corentyne, Berbice. Neither of them is licensed to have a gun or ammunition.

The couple’s next court appearance is January 8.