BDF Corporal Remanded on Ammunition Charge

Belize Defence Force Corporal Dennis Ireland, 24, who was allegedly found with one round of 5.56 ammunition, was charged with keeping ammunition without a gun license when he appeared today in the #5 Magistrate’s Court. Ireland, who was represented by attorney Sharon Pitts Robateau, pled not guilty to the charge. Magistrate Albert Hoare explained to him that the Court could not offer him bail because of the nature of the offence. He remanded Ireland into custody until April 29.

The incident occurred on Saturday, March 27. Ireland at the time was detained at the cell block at the Queen Street Police Station pending investigation for aggravated assault. The Police reported that they searched Ireland and the search resulted in the discovery of one round of 5.56 ammunition and 27 expended 7.62 shells in the back pocket of his pants. Ireland, who had just come from camp, was in uniform at the time. The 5.56 ammunition was labeled as an exhibit.

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