Nassau, BAHAMAS-A judge today ordered house arrest for a man and woman accused of gun smuggling during a nationwide curfew.
Police arrested Goshon Fox, 22, of Gambier, and his girlfriend, Marvinique Burrows, at Jet Aviation on March 27.
A Customs Officer called police after allegedly finding two handguns and 21 rounds of ammunition in a package.
Fox, the son of Teen Challenge Director Eric Fox, and Burrows their initial court appearance before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt on April 1.
Prosecutors allege that the pair smuggled a 9mm pistol; 16 rounds of 9mm ammunition; a .45mm pistol and five rounds of .45mm ammunition.
They are also accused of plotting to import firearms into The Bahamas.
As the arrest occurred during the 24-hour curfew put in place to contain the community spread of the coronavirus, they were also accused of breaking the curfew.
The accused pleaded not guilty to two counts of firearm importation, two counts of ammunition importation, conspiracy to import firearms and violation of curfew at their arraignment.
Justice Carolita Bethel set their bail at $10,000 each at an emergency bail application. As a bail requirement, they must wear ankle bracelets and remain at home until the curfew ends. However, Fox and Burrows can leave home to report to the police stations nearest to their homes three times a week.
Fox and Burrows return to court on November 10 for trial.
Damien Gomez QC and Ian Cargill represent Fox. Donna Major represents Burrows.
