Machine operator arrested with illegal gun, ammo

A 37-year-old machine operator was on Monday taken into custody after he was found with a .32 pistol in his possession at Middle Walk, Ann’s Grove on the East Coast of Demerara.
Based on reports received, Police acting on information went to the area where they found the firearm along with three live rounds of ammunition. The serial number on the firearm was reportedly filed off.
He remains in custody and is assisting with investigations. In 2021, a total of 71 firearms were recovered by the Police. These include 36 pistols, 18 revolvers, and 17 shotguns. For 2021, several firearms have already been seized.