A firearm which was unearthed by the police during last week in Guyhoc Park, Georgetown was stolen during a robbery last month and the two brothers who were arrested in relation to the find were yesterday charged and remanded to prison.
Commander of Region 4(A) Phillip Azore yesterday told Stabroek News that following the discovery last Friday, checks were made on the firearm which revealed that it was stolen from licensed firearm holder Errol Kapil.
The brothers; Sherwin LaRose and Yannick LaRose were yesterday charged with illegal possession of firearm and ammunition and another robbery.
The two are expected to be charged soon in relation to the robbery of Kapil.
They are accused of robbing Kapil on March 19 at D’Urban Street, Georgetown.
Stabroek News understands that on the day in question, the duo allegedly arrived on a motorcycle and ran into Kapil’s yard where they shot him in his leg before escaping with his licensed firearm.
The brothers were taken into custody last Thursday after the police found the unlicensed pistol and nine live rounds at their residence.
The police, in a press release had said that ranks, acting on intelligence gathered, went to the location where they found the items.
A motorcycle, which is suspected to have been stolen or unlawfully obtained, was also discovered, the release had added.
One of the brother, the police had added, attempted to escape and he suffered minor injuries as he was being subdued.
