Essequibo Coast businessman arrested with illegal gun, ammo
…as Police respond to domestic violence report
In a recent series of Police operations, law enforcement officials have made significant strides in uncovering illegal firearms.
The first incident unfolded in Abram Zuil, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), where 44-year-old businessman Pooran Manman, known as Rocky, was apprehended on Tuesday night.
The ammo and guns that was found by Police
Acting on information related to threats and domestic violence, Police visited Manman’s residence; and during a search of his bedroom, discovered an unlicensed 9MM pistol, a .32 pistol, and a cache of ammunition that included 269 rounds of .32 caliber ammunition; 21 rounds of 12-gauge ammunition, and more.
While Manman allegedly claimed ownership of a licence for the .32 pistol, the 9MM pistol was unlicensed, leading to his arrest. He reportedly claimed that the 9MM pistol was purchased from someone who is now deceased.
Manman, along with the confiscated firearms and ammunition, was subsequently taken to the Anna Regina Police Station.
Investigations into the matter are ongoing.
In a separate incident on Sunday, Police responding to an alleged wounding report near the Morowah Trail in Region Seven (Cuyuni- Mazaruni) found a shotgun with eight rounds of ammunition.
Observing a man with a suspicious white ‘salt bag,’ two Police ranks initiated pursuit. The man fled into nearby bushes, but dropped the bag in the process. Despite efforts to apprehend the suspect, he managed to escape. Upon inspection, authorities found a 12-gauge shotgun with eight cartridges inside. The serial numbers and maker’s names were filed off.
The seized firearm and ammunition were secured at the Police station as investigations into the incident continue. (G9)
