A university student, who is said to be on a full scholarship, was fined $20,000 or six months yesterday in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’sCourt after he was caught with an empty drink box loaded with ammunition.
Charged with illegal possession of ammunition is 22-year-old Shevon Brown, a undergraduate at the University of the West Indies, Mona.
He pleaded guilty to the offence.
Senior Resident Magistrate Judith Pusey, in handing down the fine said, “One chance is all I am giving you.”
This was based on the bail application put forward by the attorney representing the accused man, who attributed many positives in relation to his academics and background.
The court heard that on the day in question a police team was on patrol in a Kingston community when Brown was spotted walking with the box in his hand.
Reports are that the police became suspicious and after a search was conducted the assorted rounds were found.
The court did not give the exact number, however, the clerk of court disclosed, “They found quite a lot, Your Honour.”
The court also heard that a family member gave Brown the box to deliver.
Brown has been in custody since August 29. A fingerprint order was also made against Brown.
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Uwi student charged for ammo possesion
