Four men are now in Police custody after an unlicensed pistol and four live rounds were found in possession of the driver of a car in which they were travelling.
The gun and ammo which were recovered
Based on reports received, at about 22:45h on Sunday, members of a mobile patrol observed the suspicious movements of a motorcar along the Railway Embankment at La Bonne Intention, East Coast Demerara.
The Police pursued and intercepted the car, in which four male occupants, inclusive of the driver, were travelling. A search conducted on the vehicle unearthed nothing suspicious, but upon searching the occupants of the car, a gun and ammunition were found in possession of the 47-year-old driver, who hails from Prince William Street, Plaisance.
The Police have since confirmed that two of the men are known characters who have had bushes with the law. One was charged for narcotics possession and the other was wanted in connection with several robberies.
The men remain in Police custody as investigations continue. They are expected to be charged shortly.
