2 arrested following discovery of gun & ammo at Fort Wellington

– another firearm found at Caneview Avenue

Two men, a 33-year-old driver and a 36-year-old miner, were arrested on Wednesday evening after Police discovered a 9mm PAK pistol and five matching rounds of live ammunition during an operation in front of the Fort Wellington Police Station, West Coast Berbice (WCB).

According to Police, ranks intercepted a white Toyota Axio motor car occupied by the driver from Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara (ECD), and the miner who resides at Laing Avenue, Georgetown.
The men were reportedly asked to exit the vehicle, after which Police conducted searches on their persons and the car. During a search of the 36-year-old miner, the 9mm PAK pistol and five rounds of ammunition were found concealed in his pants.
Both men were subsequently taken to the Fort Wellington Police Station, where they were placed in custody, pending further investigations and possible charges.
Meanwhile, in a separate operation at Caneview Avenue, North Ruimveldt, Georgetown, Police recovered a .32 pistol concealed inside a handbag in one of two unoccupied wooden structures.
According to reports, ranks acted on information received and proceeded to the location, where they observed the two structures. A search of one of the buildings led to the discovery of the firearm. No ammunition was found with the pistol.
The firearm was subsequently taken to the East La Penitence Police Station, where it was processed and lodged as investigations continue. No arrests had been made in connection with the second firearm at the time.