Miner busted with gun, ammo at Blue Mountain Backdam

A miner was on Friday taken into custody after he was found with an illegal weapon and ammunition at Blue Mountain Backdam, in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
Police stated that on the day in question at about 11:30h, ranks arrested the 41-year-old man who was in possession of an unlicensed .32 pistol and 11 rounds of matching ammunition.

At the time, the Police ranks were on patrol at Blue Mountain Backdam, Cuyuni River.
Based on information received, ranks were traversing the Morawa Backdam trail on an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) when they intercepted a motor pick-up with licence plate GPP 4914, driven by the miner who was later identified as Ryan David.
However, a search was conducted during which the firearm and ammunition were found in the pocket of the left side door of the vehicle. The serial number was reportedly filed off.
Nevertheless, the suspect was told of the allegation, cautioned, and admitted ownership of the firearm and ammunition.
He was arrested and escorted to the Bartica Police Station, where he was placed into custody. He is expected to be charged soon.