Lennox Kennedy, the taxi-driver who was charged along with his passenger over an unlicensed firearm and a quantity of ammunition found when police intercepted them, was yesterday cleared of the allegations.
Acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry informed Kennedy, 55, of 308 West Ruimveldt that based on advice received from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), the charges against him had been withdrawn.
Yesterday’s hearing was set for reports in the matter and the prosecution informed the court that the file had been sent to the DPP’s chambers, after which advice was given to have the two charges against Kennedy withdrawn.
It was alleged that on March 9, at Station Street, Kitty, the duo had in their possession a .32 Taurus revolver and six live rounds of matching ammunition, without licences. Police Corporal Venetta Pindar, who had presented the prosecution’s case, said that the men were in motor car HB 7527, when a mobile police patrol noticed that they were acting in a suspicious manner. They were later stopped by the ranks and after investigations they were arrested and charged. Attorney Adrian Thompson, who represented Kennedy, had said his was merely plying his trade when he was hired by Jupiter and had no knowledge of the offence for which he was accused.
Jupiter remains charged and he further remanded to prison yesterday. He was ordered to return to court on April 1, for the commencement of trial.
