2 nabbed with gun, ammo and ganja at Omai Landing

The shotgun, three cartridges and cannabis that were found at Omai Landing, Region Eight
The shotgun, three cartridges and cannabis that were found at Omai Landing, Region Eight

Two businessmen were on Wednesday morning nabbed at Omai Landing, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) with an unlicensed shotgun, three live cartridges and a quantity of ganja in separate Police operations.

Based on reports, Police ranks acting on information, swooped down on a grocery shop at Omai Landing and conducted a search during which a 12-gauge shotgun along with three live rounds were found.

The 59-year-old owner who hails from Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, admitted ownership of the firearm and ammunition. He is expected to make his first court appearance by the end of the week.

On the other hand, the Police conducted a search on another shop in the area during which 29 grams of cannabis was unearthed in small zip-lock packages. The 49-year-old proprietor of the business claimed ownership of the cannabis. He too will make his court appearance shortly.