Ranks of Regional Police Division Two arrested a 24-year-old man on Sunday after he was found in possession of an unlicensed firearm on the Pomona Public Road, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam).
The firearm which was found
Police reported that at about 19:45h, ranks were on mobile patrol when they observed a labourer of Maria’s Lodge, riding motorcycle, CM 3483, along the roadway. According to the police, upon seeing the patrol, the man turned his motorcycle around and rode into a nearby burial ground, arousing suspicion. Ranks pursued him and observed him fall with the motorcycle.
He was subsequently apprehended and a search of his person revealed a silver .38 revolver without ammunition in the right side of his waist. Police said the firearm’s pistol grip was wrapped with black insulation tape and bore serial number, ML 876305. When cautioned and he reportedly responded, “Officer is nah me gun.” He was arrested and taken to the Aurora Police Station along with the firearm and the motorcycle.
The firearm was dusted for fingerprints and lodged with the subordinate officer in charge. The motorcycle was also lodged at the station. He remains in custody pending investigation.
