“I’m here on vacation, and I have a firearm to protect myself” – US-based Guyanese

A US-based Guyanese was on Friday arrested following the discovery of an unlicensed firearm and 10 live rounds of ammunition at No. 58 Village Corentyne Berbice.
Ganesh Rampersaud, 52, also called ‘Shami’ reportedly arrived in Guyana on July 27 and was staying at No. 58 Village, Corentyne Berbice.
Police stated that ranks acting on information received, went to Rampersaud’s home and executed a search warrant. During the operation, he was told of the information received that he had in his possession a firearm and ammunition without a license.

The ranks requested to search his person and home. As a result, Rampersaud said: “I’m here on vacation, and I have a firearm to protect myself; I want to be honest. Let me show you.”
He then proceeded to a bedroom, where he had his personal belongings, and took out a black handgun with a magazine and 10 live rounds of ammunition.
He handed over the firearm to the Police after which he was escorted to the Springlands Police Station pending investigation.