15 persons nabbed during WBD raid

…drugs, suspected stolen items found

The Guyana Police Force on Saturday conducted a raid at La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, in which several persons were arrested for various offences.
According to information received, the search was carried out between 04:30h and 08:00h.
During the organised activity, a 25-year-old was taken into custody for possession of eight grams of cannabis. A Black TCL 42-inch flat-screen television among other items, suspected to be stolen, were also found in his home. The mason was questioned about the items but could not give a reasonable explanation as to how he acquired them. As a result, the ranks took possession of the items.
Meanwhile, a 31-year-old was arrested for the offence of wounding. A search was also carried out on his home and one black Top Sonic 32-inch flat-screen television was found. He could not give ranks a reasonable explanation as to how he acquired the appliance and it was subsequently seized by the officers on duty.
Those arrested and placed into custody pending investigation for breaking and entering and larceny included a 17-year-old, an 18-year-old and 11 residents of West Minister, WBD.
Further, a search was carried out at Lot 2850 La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara – an empty lot in a clump of bushes – where a red bucket containing 120 grams of suspected cannabis seeds was unearthed.
Through these raids, the police have been able to discover a series of illegal or suspicious activities. Just last week, Police would have destroyed an estimated $3.4 million worth of marijuana during an eradication exercise at Gatetroy and DeVeldt villages in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). The raid, lasting more than 15 hours, was facilitated by a team of B Division Police ranks.
After a man was seen running at DeVeldt, a search was conducted on the premises, and several guns and rounds of ammunition were found concealed under the floorboards of the house.
The items found include one double-barrel 12-gauge shotgun, one 20-gauge shotgun, one .32 shotgun, and two OPS air guns. In addition, nine 12-gauge, one 20-gauge, and five .32 cartridges were found at the location. The firearms and ammunition were confiscated and subsequently taken to the Central Police Station as investigations continue. (G12)