High Court Judge Madam Justice Laurie-Ann Smith-Bovell says the practice of young men in Barbados having firearms for their “protection” must be stamped out.This was her position as she sentenced Omar Orlando Henry, of Coconut Grove, St Joseph to pay almost $30 000 in fines for having an illegal gun and ammunition, four years ago, for his protection.Henry had admitted to having the 7.65 .32 calibre Beretta semi-automatic pistol and four rounds of ammunition on November 2, 2018.The weapon and bullets were found in a sock which was in a bag placed on a laundry basket in a bedroom. It was discovered when police executed a search warrant at his residence.When shown the items Henry stated, “This is my bag and sock and the gun is mine as well officer.”
