A 33-year-old mason was arrested on Monday after police discovered an illegal double-barrel shotgun at his residence in Wauna Scheme, Region One (Barima-Waini).
The incident unfolded when a team from the Mabaruma Police Station responded to a report of an alleged unlawful wounding earlier that evening. The report was made by a 24-year-old labourer residing at Wauna Public Road, who accused the mason of assaulting him.
Upon arriving at suspect’s home, the police noticed his suspicious behaviour and requested to search the premises. The search was conducted in the presence of both suspect and his partner.
During the search, the police uncovered a double-barrel shotgun hidden under a bed. When questioned, the man admitted that he did not have a license for the gun.
He was taken into custody pending charges. (G9)
