Four Men Charged for Illegal Possession of Firearm & Ammunition
St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Police arrested and jointly charged 52-year-old Hosenelo Hernandez of Cassada Gardens, 34-year-old Ricardo Howell of Bolans, along with 24-year-old Javonte Manderville and 34-year-old Daman Browne both of Piggotts with unlawful possession of one 9mm firearm and four 9mm rounds of ammunition.
The illegal weapon was found aboard a fishing vessel at Parham Fisheries, during a search on Tuesday. Police seized the vessel and the men were taken into custody and charged.
They will be appearing in court on Thursday.
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