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Two Kamarang residents, Jaimi Edwin and Nash Granes appeared in handcuffs at the Georgetown Magistrates’Jaimi EdwinCourt Tuesday afternoon to address separate charges of possession of a firearm and ammunition without being licensed firearm holders.It is alleged that Nash Granes,Peyton Manning Colts Jersey, on December 4, at Paruima Village,Bill Bates Cowboys Jersey, Upper Kamarang River, had in his possession one 16-gauge single-barrel shotgun and one round of matching ammunition without being a licensed firearm holder. Granes pleaded ‘not guilty’ to both charges against him.On the day in question at around 9:10 at Paruima Village,Mark Gastineau Jets Jersey, Upper Kamarang River, acting on information the police went to the home of the defendant and told him of their suspicions. He took the police to the nearby bushes and handed over a 16-gauge single barrel shotgun with a matching round. Granes was told of the offence and was later arrested and charged.Granes was represented by Attorney-at-Law Brian James who told the court that his client is 42 years old, married,Dick Butkus Bears Jersey, a father of six and works as a farmer to maintain himself and his family. However,Mike Quick Eagles Jersey, he has a pending assault matter in Kamarang.His Lawyer also told the court that his client never admitted to being in possession of the ammunition or firearm.Police Prosecutor Dinero objected to bail for Granes based on the penalty attached to the charge.While Jaimi Edwin on December 4 at Paruima Village,Charley Taylor Redskins Jersey, Upper Kamarang River,Ozzie Newsome Browns Jersey, allegedly had in his possession two live rounds of 16-gauge ammunition without being a licensed firearm holder. He also pleaded ‘not guilty’ to the charge against him.The court heard that Edwin, who was also represented by James, is 41 years old,Kurt Warner Rams Jersey, single and also works as a farmer. He has had no previous brushes with the law. James added that it is a tradition at Christmas to go hunting and gather food for the family.In Edwin’s case he just had the ammunition and used someone else’s firearm. For all those reasons the Attorney requested his client’s pretrial liberty and bail in a reasonable sum.Police Prosecutor Dinero Jones objected to bail, given the nature and gravity of the offence,Tom Rathman 49ers Jersey, he also stated that no special reasons were given. Hunting is not a suitable reason to have been in possession of the ammunition without the proper licence, he argued.The presiding Magistrate remanded them both until December 15. The matters have been transferred to the Kamarang Magistrate’s Court. |
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