George Aubrey Archer, a 72 year-old pensioner of Suddie Public Road, Essequibo was charged on Monday with possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
He was arrested on Thursday, 28th September 2023, at Onderneeming Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast, after Police found him to be in possession of a .32 Taurus Pistol and one Magazine with 17 live .32 rounds of ammunition.
Archer appeared at the Charity Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Esther Sam, where the charges were read to him. He pleaded not guilty to both charges.
The prosecutor objected to bail, and he was remanded to prison. The case was adjourned to 2023-10-03 for report.
