‘Splash-A-Mani’ patron remanded on illegal gun, ammo charges

Andrew Marks, a 27-year-old vendor, who was allegedly found in possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition at last Friday’s Splash-A-Mani concert was charged and remanded to prison.

Marks, a resident of Jackson Street, Tucville, Georgetown appeared before Magistrate Sunil Scarce at the Golden Grove Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

He faced two charges; possession of a firearm without license and possession of ammunition without licence. Marks pleaded not guilty to the charges and was remanded to prison.

The matter was adjourned to March 25, 2024.

Police Headquarters said Marks, who was a patron at the ‘Splash-A-Mani’ show which was held at the Guyana National Stadium at Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD), was arrested at around 01:45hrs.

According to the Police, Marks was seen acting suspiciously. Upon noticing the police, he ran and jumped into a nearby fence.

The ranks chased after Marks and he was apprehended. A search was conducted in his possession and the illegal firearm was found in his pants crotch.

“The firearm was examined and was found to be a 9MM pistol, with one magazine and 16 live matching rounds,” Police said.