Fisherman nabbed with guns, ammo at Whim

A 38-year-old fisherman of Whim Village on the Corentyne Coast in East Berbice (Region Six) has been arrested after police found him with two 12-gauge, single-barrel shotguns which reportedly had their serial numbers filed off, and five live cartridges in his possession.
The Police have said that, acting on intelligence received, several ranks proceeded to ‘Wire Dam’ in Whim, where they accosted the suspect as he was carrying a bag, and they requested to search the bag. The guns and ammunition were found in the bag, and the fisherman remains in custody, pending charges.