A Venezuelan national and another man were arrested on Sunday following the discovery of a firearm, matching ammunition and a quantity of ganja at Waiamu Landing, Cuyuni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
According to information received, Police ranks on duty at the location observed
two males under a shop acting in a suspicious manner.
One of the men, an 18-year-old Venezuelan national was reportedly seen handing over a multi-coloured bag to an operator.
However, the duo was confronted by the ranks who requested to carry out a search on the bag. During the search in the presence of the two men, a .45 calibre Taurus pistol and five matching rounds of ammunition as well as a quantity of cannabis were unearthed. The men were questioned and subsequently taken into custody as investigations continue.
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