Police in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) found a gun along with ammunition at the Barakat Backdam after acting on information received.
Reports are that at about 11:25h on Friday, Police ranks were on patrol, when they received information about the location of a firearm. As a result, the ranks went to an abandoned camp and conducted a search.
The firearm and ammunition that was found at Barakat Backdam, Region Seven
During the search, a 4” PVC pipe was seen in the abandoned house. Upon inspection, one of the ranks found a 12-gauge shotgun along with ten matching cartridges wrapped in a salt bag and stashed inside the pipe.
There was no serial number or maker’s name visible on the weapon. Signs of recent activity were also observed in the area. No arrest was made.
Investigations are in progress. (G9)
