Intel operation leads Police to AK-47 assault rifle, magazine
Ranks of the Guyana Police Force on Tuesday conducted an intelligence-led operation at Grove Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, that resulted in the recovery of an AK-47 assault rifle with a magazine.
Conducted between 19:30h and 20:30h on Tuesday by detectives of the Criminal Investigation Department, Special Branch and Regional Division 4B, the operation has resulted in two men being arrested.
The AK-47 assault rifle found during the operation
The Police team first went to the home of Elroy Scipio, a 47-year-old construction worker who lives at Grove Housing Scheme, who, when he was contacted and informed of the presence of the ranks, invited them inside, where they made contact with Michael Vanderstoop, a 36-year-old construction worker also from Grove Housing Scheme.
Police then searched the house and found the AK-47 rifle with the serial number filed out, and one magazine wrapped in a white tarpaulin. Scipio and Vanderstoop were both questioned as to whether they had a licence to carry the firearm, and they remained silent.
They were both told of the offence, cautioned, arrested, and escorted to the Diamond Police Station, where the firearm and magazine were dusted for fingerprints.
The firearm and magazine were marked, placed in a firearms box, and lodged at the station to be examined.
The two suspects have been placed in custody pending further investigation and charges. (G12)
