Robbery suspect nabbed with illegal gun, ammo

Police ranks in F Division (Interior Locations) have arrested an armed robbery suspect, who was found in possession of an illegal firearm along with matching ammunition.

The illegal firearm with ammunition found in the possession of the robbery suspect
The illegal firearm with ammunition found in the possession of the robbery suspect

The suspect, a 35-year-old male of Industrial Area, Mackenzie, Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) was arrested in Cuyuni, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) with an unlicensed .32 pistol and five matching rounds.
According to the Guyana Police Force, the suspect was wanted for questioning in connection with robbery under arms.
It was reported that the man was seen by the Police about 09:00h on Friday in Kumung-Kumung, Region Seven.
The Police said that following his apprehension, a search was conducted on the suspect during which the firearm and ammunition were found in his possession. The man has been taken into custody, and the illegal weapon was confiscated as investigations continue.