SVG: Vincentian-American man fined for illegal weapon
A 65-year-old Vincentian-American man pled guilty to having an illegal firearm and ammunition in his possession in St Vincent and the Grenadines.
According to police, Khanroy Chewitt, a Supervisor of Park Hill/USA, was arrested on January 6 during a joint operation between the Rapid Response Unit (RRU) and the Narcotics Unit.
He appeared in court on January 8, where he pleaded not guilty to charges of possession of an unlawful firearm and possession of illegal ammunition.
Senior Magistrate Colin John granted Chewitt EC$5000 in bail.
During his second appearance yesterday, Chewitt pleaded guilty to the charges. He was fined EC$15,000.00 for possession of an unlawful firearm and EC$10,000 for possession of illegal ammunition. The magistrate ordered that the fines be paid by January 22, or he would be imprisoned.
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