Manhunt underway for suspect linked to guns, ammo, drugs

On the run: William Hendricks

Police have issued a wanted bulletin for a man believed to be involved in a series of crimes, including multiple robberies.
Wanted is William Hendricks, whose last known address is listed as Bartica and Eroma Backdam, Cuyuni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
Hendricks is wanted in connection with unlawful possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, and a string of robberies, all of which occurred on October 19, 2023.
Prior to the issuance of the wanted bulletin, the Police have been actively pursuing Hendricks, who allegedly dropped a haversack containing firearms, ammunition, and cannabis when he evaded cops.
Police have since revealed that a team of officers, led by an Inspector, responded to reports from miners in the Goldfinger Backdam area, Cuyuni River, Region Seven, concerning threats, assaults, and robberies committed by Hendricks, a well-known figure in the region.
Upon receiving information that Hendricks was staying at a camp in Eroma Backdam, the officers proceeded to the location. When the Police arrived, they observed Hendricks holding a black haversack. Upon noticing the Police ranks, Hendricks fled into nearby bushes.
During the pursuit, Hendricks dropped the black haversack, which was later retrieved by the officers. Inside the haversack, Police found a black 9mm Ruger pistol loaded with 17 live 9mm rounds of ammunition in its magazine.
Additionally, the haversack contained a bulky transparent plastic bag and a blue plastic bag, both filled with a quantity of leaves, seeds, and stems. (G9)