Police officer wins appeal over CoP’s refusal to grant FUL

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June 12, 2025

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Police officer wins appeal over CoP’s refusal to grant FUL

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Derek Achong

A municipal police officer has won his appeal over the decision of the Police Commissioner to refuse him a personal firearm user’s licence (FUL).

Delivering a decision yesterday, the Firearm Appeals Board, led by Chairman Faraaz Mohammed, upheld the appeal from the officer, whose name was withheld due to security concerns raised by his lawyers Lester Chariah and Kent Samlal.

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