Bartica miner nabbed with illegal gun, ammo

A miner of Mongripper Hill, Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) was arrested by the Police after he was found to be in possession of a firearm and ammunition without being the holder of the required licence.

Based on reports received, Police acted on information received and went to Honey Camp Backdam, Middle Mazaruni, on Thursday afternoon where they conducted a search during which the 34-year-old miner was nabbed with a .32 pistol and two live matching rounds of ammunition in his possession.

He was interrogated and placed in custody. He is expected to be charged shortly.