Gun, ammo found at scene of 4-vehicle smash-up in Berbice

– Police discovered gun, ammo in abandoned building in Mocha Arcadia

A 9mm pistol, along with a magazine containing three live matching rounds of ammunition was discovered at the scene of a four-vehicle smash-up on Sunday along the Cumberland Public Road, East Canje Berbice, Region Six.

Police stated that traffic ranks who responded to the report of the accident went to the location where they received additional information and conducted a search at the scene, where they found the gun and ammunition.

The discovery has led to the arrest of a 53-year-old operator of Adelphi Village, East Canje Berbice. He remains in custody as investigations continue.
Meanwhile, a 9mm pistol and five matching rounds of live ammunition were found during an intelligence-led operation on Sunday at Mocha/Arcadia, East Bank Demerara (EBD). Police stated that during the operation, ranks conducted a search of an abandoned building, which led to the discovery of the gun and ammunition wrapped in a black plastic bag. No arrests were made in this matter, but investigations are ongoing.