Barbados man denies illegal firearm possession in Supreme Court trial

D'Nairo Greaves has told a Supreme Court jury he had no knowledge of a pistol and ammunition allegedly found at a house where he had gone to help a friend surrender to police.

Barbados man denies illegal firearm possession in Supreme Court trial

A resident of New Orleans, St Michael, has testified in the island's highest court that he was unaware of any weapon at a dwelling he visited to assist a companion planning to turn himself in. The account comes from Barbados Today.

D'Nairo Greaves stands accused of holding a '19 Gen 4' 9mm Luger handgun without proper licensing, along with 14 bullets lacking the required permit, on July 20, 2022. His trial is being heard in the No. 4 Supreme Court.

After the prosecution rested its case, Greaves gave an unsworn statement. He explained that on the day in question, a companion who was being pursued by law enforcement reached out to him. This individual wished to be transported to a legal representative because he wanted to give himself up. Greaves said he agreed and was sent the location via a messaging application.

Upon arrival, Greaves stated, he was instructed to use a side entrance resembling a workshop so his presence would go unnoticed. It was already getting dark, and the companion indicated it was too late to see the solicitor. He then requested a ride to get something to eat and went to get ready.

While waiting in the workshop, Greaves said he heard what he described as a loud bang, followed by the sound of running feet. He claimed he turned and spotted two concealed individuals brandishing weapons who commanded him to lie flat. According to his testimony, one discharged a weapon, another placed a long gun against his head while he was prone, and a third restrained him with cuffs. His companion and another person entering the space were made to lie beside him.

Later, Greaves recounted, the group was moved inside the residence. There, officers produced a firearm and interrogated him about it. He asserted he denied all knowledge, stating he was not a member of any armed service. He further declared before the panel that he had never held a weapon near any window and maintained his complete innocence.

The matter is being overseen by Justice Laurie-Ann Smith-Bovell with a nine-person jury. Final submissions from State Counsel Paul Prescod and defence lawyer Shadia Simpson are expected on Friday.

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