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Venezuelan caught trying to sell illegal gun and ammunition
A 25-year-old boat operator from Venezuela will know his fate next Monday when he is expected to be sentenced for having an illegal .45 pistol and illegal ammunition for the said firearm in his possession.
Jesus Alberto was said to have had the prohibited items at Eteringbang Landing, Cuyuni River on July 26. The man pleaded guilty to the offence.
Jesus Alberto
Chief Magistrate Priya Beharry, presiding at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, with the help of an interpreter, informed the defendant that for the crime, he could face a minimum of two years and a maximum of five years imprisonment. The sentence carries a fine of $50,000 to $100,000.
The defendant informed the court that his relatives were arranging for a lawyer to appear on the next occasion but he had already pleaded guilty to the offence. The defendant was asked if he understood what was taking place at the court and whether he wished to change his plea.
It was suggested to the defendant that having pleaded guilty to the offence it was important that he acknowledge and understand what was taking place.
Alberto said that he wished to maintain his plea. With the help of the translator he heard that on the day in question police ranks acting on information, conducted a search on the man and found the prohibited items hidden in his pants crotch.
The policewoman said that the defendant was arrested and told of the offence and he admitted to the items being his. Alberto was later charged for the offence.
The defendant when given a chance to speak, through the translator said that he was given the gun and ammunition by another Venezuelan to sell and after selling the items he would receive a pay.
The police were also asked how they were able to ascertain that the man had admitted to the articles being his since the response was that the Venezuelan spoke a little English.
The court opted to postpone the sentencing until Monday next. That was done to facilitate the appearance of a representative from the Venezuelan Consulate. The representative would be present to witness the procedure of the sentencing.
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