The case of a Canadian national accused of illegally importing three guns and multiple rounds of ammunition into Cayman has been delayed to allow the defence time to gather documents from overseas.
Appearing in Grand Court on Friday, 3 March, Anton Parygin listened as his attorney, James Stenning, explained why no pleas could be entered.
“There are ongoing discussions between myself and the prosecution, and we are requiring additional documents from overseas,” said Stenning. “We are therefore asking that the matter be adjourned for several weeks to finalise these discussions.”
Parygin, 45, arrived from Canada on 28 Jan., at which time he was arrested at the Owen Roberts International Airport after Customs and Border Control officers found a 9mm semi-automatic rifle, a 9mm pistol, and a 12-gauge shotgun in his luggage.
He faces nine counts – six of possession of an unlicensed firearm, and three of importation of an unlicensed firearm.
Parygin remains on strict bail conditions, which include a $30,000 bond, the surrendering of all his travel documents, residing at a specific address and reporting weekly to the George Town Police Station.
His final bail condition, which prevents him from going within 100 yards of any air or seaport, has been varied to allow him to travel to and from his office, which is on the George Town waterfront.
He next returns to court on 31 March.
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