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(PLTM) - A fourth person is now charged in relation to the four firearms seized during a search of premises in Spooner’s Estate just over a week ago.
Police said on Tuesday June 6 that, Akiba Joseph, a native of Trinidad residing in Spooner’s Estate, was charged with two counts of possession of a prohibited firearm, keeping an unlicenced firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.
The other three, Ramone David, 38, Blugh Mongra, 39 and Renia Fahie, 39, were each charged with keeping an unlicenced firearm. David was charged additionally with two counts of possession of a prohibited firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.
All four appeared before the Magistrate’s Court. David, Mongra and Joseph were remanded while Renia Fahie was granted bail for her later appearance.
The early morning operation led by the RVIPF detectives resulted in the seizure of four firearms including two high-powered weapons, a significant amount of ammunition and the arrest of five persons. Several divisions within the Force participated in the search conducted on two residences in Spooner’s Estate.
The RVIPF is continuing to do its part to reduce the number of illegal firearms on the streets of the Territory and those in possession of these weapons and is appealing to persons with information on suspected persons or the locations where these firearms are being held.
Persons can confidentially call the CrimeStoppers line 800-8477 (TIPS) or overseas call 1-284-800-8477 with the relevant information or contact the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339.
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