Colwin Barnwell, a 34-year-old vendor of Lot 22 Vigilance, East Coast Demerara, was charged yesterday with the unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition after the police allegedly found a Glock 17 pistol and two live 9mm matching ammunition on his person for which he did not have a licence.
Barnwell appeared at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Fabayo Azore, where the charge was read to him, he pleaded not guilty and was remanded to prison. The matter was adjourned for 17th February 2023.