A 22-year-old Warwick man has been accused of possessing and handling a firearm.

Appearing in Magistrates’ Court this morning, Quincy Simmons was charged with handling a firearm without lawful authority in Warwick on May 29.

He was also charged with having a firearm in his possession without a licence on the same date.

Mr Simmons was not required to enter a plea because the charges are indictable and must be heard in Supreme Court.

Magistrate Archibald Warner granted $25,000 bail with one surety on the condition that Mr Simmons report to Police three times a week.

The matter was adjourned to July 29 for mention.

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