Dancehall artiste Rytikal remanded
Published:Monday | February 8, 2021 | 11:53 AM
Dancehall artiste Rohan McFarlane, more popularly known as 'Rytikal', appeared in the Gun Court via Zoom this morning and was remanded.
A bail application is to be made on his behalf by his attorney Abel Don Foote on March 4.
The 25-year-old deejay is charged with illegal possession of firearm and ammunition.
According to police reports, on January 28, police were on patrol in Eight Miles, Bull Bay, St Andrew when McFarlane, was reportedly seen acting in a suspicious manner.
Police reportedly questioned the artiste and following a search of his car, a Taurus .380 pistol with 12 rounds of ammunition were found.
Rytikal, who reportedly told the police that the weapon was a prop for a music video, was taken into custody and later charged.
He is known for the singles, such as Cookie Jar and King Inna War.
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