Police have detained a 30-year-old businessman from Laing Avenue, West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, following the discovery of a firearm on Saturday during an operation. According to information received, ranks acting on tips went to Laing Avenue, West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, where a small crowd was seen gathered on the southern side of the roadway.
During the exercise, a male in the crowd was observed acting in a suspicious manner. As such, he was approached by police, but in an attempt to evade the lawmen, he dropped a Glock 19 9mm pistol and a magazine without any ammunition. The suspect was arrested and escorted to the Ruimveldt Police Station, where an investigation was launched. The firearm was lodged pending examination.
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