A gold miner was charged with exporting gold without a licence after being held while trying to leave the country with a gold chain that weighed over 15 ounces via the Ogle International Airport.
Paul Persaud, 35, of Lot J 9946, Jackson Street, Tucville, was released on $100,000 bail yesterday by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan, after he pleaded not guilty.
It was alleged that in February he had in his possession 15.5888 ounces of gold, which is in excess of the amount that can