Berbice duo busted with 490 12-gauge cartridges during roadblock

A driver and an occupant of a motor car were taken into custody on Friday after some 490 twelve-gauge cartridges were discovered.
Based on reports received, Police, acting on intelligence, conducted a roadblock exercise along the Number 51 Public Road in Corentyne where they intercepted a Fielder wagon bearing registration number HD 3157.
During a search of the vehicle, five boxes marked Baschieri and Pellagri were found in the trunk. The boxes were examined, and the cartridges were discovered.
At the time, the vehicle was being driven by a 23-year-old man from Smyth Field, New Amsterdam, Berbice with a 31-year-old female from Yakusari, Black Bush Polder, Corentyne as a passenger.
Both persons were asked if they were licensed to carry ammunition, and they said ‘no’.
They were told of the offence committed (Possession of Ammunition without Licence), cautioned, and arrested. The two suspects are in custody, assisting with the investigation.