Illegal gun, ammo found at Ann’s Grove; suspect flees

Police officer in Regional Division 4 ‘C’, East Coast Demerara (ECD) recovered an unlicensed 9mm pistol and eight matching rounds of ammunition early Tuesday morning during a patrol in Ann’s Grove Village, ECD.
According to reports, the ranks were conducting a routine operation around 03:00h on Monday when they observed a male on an electric cycle acting suspiciously. Upon seeing the approaching officers, the man quickly dismounted and fled the scene on foot.
A subsequent search of the area led to the discovery of the firearm and ammunition. The electric cycle, along with the recovered items, were lodged at the Cove and John Police Station.
Police investigations are ongoing.