Illegal gun found hidden in rice bag by social worker

Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of an unlicensed firearm at the home of a 52-year-old social worker in Westminster, Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, on Thursday afternoon.
According to reports, around 17:30h, ranks from the Parfaite Harmonie Police Station responded to a report made by the woman and conducted a search of her home. During the operation, officers discovered a .32 revolver wrapped in a black plastic bag which was hidden inside a rice bag.
Preliminary investigations revealed that around 19:30h on Wednesday, the social worker was at home when her aunt delivered the rice bag, which was already opened and contained about half a bag of rice. The woman told Police she accepted the rice and placed it in her kitchen, intending to use it to prepare food for her dog.
However, on Thursday around 17:25h, as she reached into the bag to retrieve some rice, she discovered the firearm concealed within.
She immediately contacted the Police, who visited the scene and took possession of the weapon. The revolver was subsequently taken to the Parfaite Harmonie Police Station.
The aunt, who brought the rice bag, has since been contacted and is currently being questioned by investigators. The Police have confirmed that the firearm is unlicensed, and investigations are ongoing.