(CMR) A man facing firearm charges after being arrested with eight other people during a police operation last week was remanded in custody when he appeared in court on Monday, 21 March.
Patrick Williams (26), who has been charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm and possession of unlicensed firearm ammunition, was remanded until 1 April.
Willaims and eight other people were arrested in a joint operation between RCIPS & CBC conducted at a bar and other establishments near the junction of Shedden Road and Eastern Avenue on Friday, 18 March.
Police reported that during the operation, Williams, who is from George Town, attempted to evade the officers at the location and was detained and searched. During the search, a loaded handgun was found in his possession. He was arrested in relation to the firearm and taken into custody. He was later charged following further investigation.
Police said several persons and premises were searched, resulting in officers recovering vegetable matter resembling ganja and illegal gambling paraphernalia. A significant quantity of cash was also seized as criminal property. Eight (8) persons were arrested in relation to the seizure of these items:
-A 44-year-old-man of George Town on suspicion of possession of ganja and possession of ganja with intent to supply.
-A 32-year-old-woman of George Town was arrested on suspicion of illegal gambling.
-A 67-year-old-man of George Town on suspicion of illegal gambling.
-A 34-year-old-man of East End on suspicion of possession of ganja.
-A 19-year-old-woman of George Town on suspicion of illegal gambling and operating a common gaming house.
-A 33-year-old-woman of George Town on suspicion of illegal gambling and operating a common gaming house.
-A 22-year-old-woman of George Town on suspicion of illegal gambling and operating a common gaming house.
-A 47-year-old-woman of George Town on suspicion of illegal gambling and operating a common gaming house.
These matters are all ongoing and are being investigated by the police.
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