Dominica: Dr Kenneth Darroux, a former minister within the authorities, was arrested by the police and charged underneath the Firearms Act in Dominica, for which he appeared within the courtroom on Tuesday, 23 January, round 4:30 pm.
As per the experiences, Darroux was charged for importing gun equipment with out having a license and required permission, which is important underneath the Firearms Act. He was taken for an look in courtroom underneath the identical fees in an unmarked police car.
In courtroom, Dr Kenneth Darroux was defended by the attorneys Lennox Lawrence and Jodi Luke, whereas on the opposite facet, Sherma Dalrymple, Director of Public Prosecutions, was representing the state.
On the date for the proceedings, Kenneth Darroux, together with his attorneys, concerned officers, the Director of Public Prosecutions and the clerk of courtroom, made an look in entrance of Justice of the Peace Michael Laudat within the chambers.
Media members of Dominica and individuals who had been ready exterior to gather the updates on the Darroux firearm case had been instructed to go away the place almost 5 minutes after the continuing began as the difficulty was handled.
It’s being stated that the previous minister of Dominica, Kenneth Darroux, allegedly granted bail by the Justice of the Peace within the firearm case for thirty thousand East Caribbean {dollars} with a reappearance in courtroom on Wednesday, 24 January.
If Darroux is discovered responsible of the fees laid on him underneath the Firearm Act of Dominica, he could possibly be punished with ten years lengthy imprisonment with a tremendous of fifteen thousand East Caribbean {dollars}.
Individuals of the communities round Dominica are sharing their opinions on the firearm case of former minister Kenneth Darroux.
Persons are saying, “Simply considering. If he has a license to buy equipment, wanting a declaration 2 b made, how can he no longer have the rights to retain it? and isn’t customs the purpose of declaration?”
Individuals additionally stated, “What extra can we anticipate from anybody else if the ministers who wanted to be extra accountable are committing such crimes? Possibly he’s underneath custody, however nonetheless, this reveals how a lot we have to enhance. We want extra accountable candidates to run the nation.”
Dr Kenneth Darroux held the place of Overseas Affairs Minister of Dominica within the authorities of Roosevelt Skerrit till the final elections of December 2022.
