Home News 2 juveniles among 3 arrested after shotgun found in BBP
Two juveniles are among three persons in custody following the discovery of a shotgun in Black Bush Polder (BBP), Region Six (East Berbice/ Corentyne) on Friday.
The adult in custody is reportedly from Mount Sinai, West Canje, Berbice, and he had previously been before the court on a series of matters, including robbery, possession of arms and ammunition, and throwing marijuana over the prison wall.
Police say an intelligence-led operation on Friday afternoon resulted in the arrest of these three males.
Based on information received, Police went to Johanna South, Black Bush Polder, and encountered two men standing next to silver-gray 212 motor car PNN 3838.
A search conducted on that vehicle unearthed nothing illegal, but when ranks went to a nearby yard, they observed a male in a storeroom.
They conducted a search of that storeroom, and unearthed one single-barrel shotgun with the markings CBC, along with three 12-gauge cartridges. The serial number of the weapon was filed off.
These three men have been arrested, and are assisting with investigations.