Police acting on information on Sunday went to Caria Caria, Essequibo River, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) at about 14:20h where they conducted a search on the house of a 59-year-old farmer.
The gun and ammunition along with other items found by Police
Caria Caria is about an hour from Parika, Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) via speedboat. At the house police found a 24-year-old miner of Half Mile, Linden sleeping in a hammock under the house with a black shoulder bag. A search was conducted on the bag uncovered a 9MM pistol along with 10 matching rounds of ammunition and two radio sets.
When questioned, the man admitted he was not a licensed firearm holder. While being escorted to the police boat, the man requested that officers wait for his associates. Shortly after, police apprehended three men – ages 27, 25 and 33 all of Linden – in the vicinity.
They were riding on motorcycles without a number plate, when they were arrested. When questioned about their presence in the area, the men claimed they were prospecting land. All four individuals were arrested and taken to the Parika Police Station. The suspects remain in custody as investigations continue.
