A teenager who claimed he was presented with a wristband which had a bullet attached to it, was today charged for the offence.
Shemroy Williams, 19, a labourer, of 74 Section ‘B’ Sophia, denied the charge which stated that on December 16,2019, at Mandela Avenue, Georgetown, he had in his possession one live round of 9mm ammunition, when he was not the holder of a firearm license.
The teenager appeared before Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.
The defendant was represented by Attorney-at-law, Adrian Thompson who in an application for bail told the court that his client was presented with the wristband. The lawyer told the court that the wristband had the bullet and other items and it was given to his client for protection.
The lawyer added that it was not intended for criminal purposes.
Facts presented by Police Prosecutor, Seon Blackman stated that on the day in question, ranks on patrol duty saw the defendant and conducted a search.
The court heard the ammunition was found in his pants pocket. He was then told of the offence to which he denied. He was subsequently arrested and charged for the offence.
The Prosecutor objected to bail being granted to the defendant on grounds of the penalty the charge attracts.
Magistrate McGusty, after listening to the facts released the teenager on $50,000.
