Duo charged with gun, ammo possession

Two young men have been charged with alleged possession of a Glock pistol, and 16 rounds of ammunition.

Geraldo Tash and Les Warren appeared in the Serious Offences Court last Thursday, January 30 where they pleaded not guilty.

Tash, 27 years old of Calder, and Warren, 21 years of Lowman’s Leeward, are jointly charged with possession of the firearm, and the 16 rounds of 9mm bullets, without a license under the Firearms Act. The arrest was effected by Corporal La Fleur Williams and other police officers on January 28, at Lowman’s Leeward at approximately 8pm.

Chief Magistrate granted the duo Composite bail in the sum of $15,000 with one surety.

They are to report to the police stations in their district every Monday and Thursday, and surrender travel documents to the court.

The next hearing will be on March 19.