A cordon and search operation took place Friday afternoon in the Barnwell Boulevard, Mocha, and Barnwell North Mocha areas of East Bank Demerara, targeting wanted persons, narcotics, arms and ammunition, and stolen property. The exercise ran from 16:30h to 17:40h.
According to police reports, during the operation, officers discovered a 14-year-old female juvenile hiding with an 18-year-old male in a Barnwell North Mocha house. The male was placed into custody, while the female was escorted to the Children and Family Centre in Plum Park, Sophia. The Regional Division 4B Gender-Based Violence Unit was informed.
In addition, one black Hajue motorcycle (registration number CL 2373) was found abandoned in an incomplete building on Barnwell Boulevard. The building was photographed for evidence, and the motorcycle was removed and taken to the Farm/Herstelling Police Station.
Authorities stated that operations like this are part of ongoing efforts to maintain public safety and reduce criminal activity in the region.
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