Farmer busted with gun, ammo at Parika Backdam

Police in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) on Sunday unearthed a .32 pistol and 11 matching rounds of ammunition.
The discovery was made at Ruby Backdam, East Bank Essequibo. Police say the firearm and ammunition were found during a search of a farmer’s home at Parika Backdam.
The man has claimed ownership of the firearm, while also confessing that he had discharged a round in the air the night before, the Police said.
As such, he was arrested and remains in custody as investigations continue.