Marville Barker also called “Kellon”, a bartender of Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo (EBE), was on Friday evening arrested after he was found to be in possession of an illegal firearm and matching ammunition.
Marville Barker
Based on reports received, at about 22:10h, Police ranks acted on information received and proceeded to Pouderoyen Tarmac, West Bank Demerara (WBD), where they arrested the 21-year-old man who had in his possession an unlicensed 9mm pistol with matching rounds of ammunition.
On arrival at the location, the ranks made contact with Barker and told him that they had received information that he was carrying a firearm and ammunition and as such, requested to conduct a search on him.
Barker did not object to the Police search. In the process, one black 9mm pistol was found in the front of the waist of his pants. In addition, Police removed the magazine containing nine matching rounds of ammunition.
Barker was asked if he was the holder of a firearm licence, and he replied in the negative. He was arrested and escorted to Parfaite Harmonie Police Station along with the suspected firearm and ammunition. He remains in custody pending charges.
