GT trio arrested following discovery of loaded firearm

Three men were arrested following the discovery of a loaded firearm at Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara, on Thursday evening.
Based on reports received, at about 23:10h on the day in question, Police on mobile patrol observed two men – Shawn Collins also called “Gully”, 25, of Charlestown, Georgetown, and Steffon Howard, 23, of East La Penitence, Georgetown, acting in a suspicious manner.
As such, the ranks made contact with both suspects and requested to carry out a search on their person.
At the time, Collins was carrying a ‘lunch pack’ around his shoulder. Upon inspection, a 9mm semi-automatic pistol with its serial number filed off along with a magazine containing 15 matching rounds of ammunition was found inside.
Collins was told of the offence committed and cautioned during which he replied, “Officer, I get this for my protection.” He was immediately taken into custody.
However, while at the Vreed-en-Hoop Police Outpost, Collins’ mobile phone rang and it was answered by a Police rank. The person on the other line reportedly stated, “Hey, I reach at de base hay way y’all dea.”
The Police promptly proceeded to the Pouderoyen public road where another man, Shawn Dos Santos, 27, of South Ruimveldt Housing Scheme was seen sitting on a Grey 110cc Honda motorcycle.
Whilst there, the ranks called back the number and Dos Santos’ cell phone rang. He was confronted and upon questioning, he gave the Police conflicting stories. He too was arrested.
The three men remain in custody pending charges.