Firearm
accused appears in court - Bermuda Sun... Beyond the Headlines - Hamilton, Bermuda: "28-year-old Pembroke man suspected of possession of a firearm was remanded in custody without charge this afternoon as police used tough new anti-gun-crime laws to allow them more time to investigate the case.The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons was arrested on Saturday after police raided a home in the St Monica's area and seized a loaded gun, cocaine, cannabis and cash.
He appeared at Supreme Court no 3, amid tight security this afternoon. Police were granted permission to keep him in custody for a further 14 days as they await the results of forensic tests.
Police previously had 72 hours to charge or release those arrested for firearms offences.
But under new legislation passed in June, they can now apply for a warrant of detention to hold them for an extra 14 days and make a second application for a further 14-day extension."
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