- LABOURER CHARGED WITH UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARM AND AMMUNITION
During a Joint Operation on Thursday January 04th 2024 between the Rapid Response Unit (RRU) Narcotics Unit and the Special Services Unit at the “Palace” Building, a former Night Club in Ottley Hall, the police arrested and charged Connell Jack, 24 years Labourer of Ottley Hall with the offence of Possession of Unlawful Firearm and Ammunition.
According to the investigation, the accused allegedly had in his possession one (1) Glock 28 Pistol make and serial number unknown, and nine (9) rounds of ammunition without a license issued under the Firearm and License Act.
Jack appeared at the Kingstown Magistrate Court on Friday 05th January and pleaded not guilty to the charge. He was granted bail in the sum of $5000.00 with one (1) surety and is mandated to report to the Central Police Station every Monday between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
The matter was adjourned and sent on for trial at the Serious Offences Court on January 22, 2024.
