A North Ruimveldt, Georgetown resident was arrested after a 9mm Glock pistol with the serial number filed off along with six matching rounds of ammunition were found in his possession.
The intel-led bust was made at about 00:40h on Sunday. Based on reports, Police ranks went to Kitty Public Road in the vicinity of the Russian Embassy, where they observed an Allion motor car proceeding in a western direction.
The vehicle, which was driven by the 29-year-old suspect of Osamo Street, North Ruimveldt, was intercepted and a search was carried out but nothing illegal was found.
A subsequent search, however, was carried out on the man, which led to the discovery of the 9mm Glock pistol and the six matching rounds of ammunition.
The 29-year-old suspect was immediately arrested, and escorted to the Kitty Police Station. He was subsequently escorted to Brickdam Police Station, where he was placed into custody pending charges. (G9)