An intelligence-led Police operation around 14:05h on Friday resulted in the arrest of three men and the recovery of an unlicensed shotgun and ammunition.
Acting on information received, the ranks ventured to Johanna South, Black Bush Polder, Corentyne, Berbice, where they saw two men standing next to a silver grey 212 vehicle, with registration number PNN 3838. A search was conducted on the said motor car, and nothing illegal was found.
Police then proceeded to the nearby yard, where they saw another male in a storeroom. They searched the storeroom and found one single-barrel shotgun with no serial number and three 12-gauge cartridges. The police took possession of the firearm, and all three men were arrested as investigations continue.
Just recently, two juveniles were among three persons in custody following the discovery of a shotgun in Black Bush Polder.
The adult in custody is reportedly from Mount Sinai, West Canje, Berbice, and he had previously been before the court on a series of matters, including robbery, possession of arms and ammunition, and throwing marijuana over the prison wall.
Police say an intelligence-led operation resulted in the arrest of these three males.
Based on the information received, Police went to Johanna South, Black Bush Polder, and encountered two men standing next to a silver-gray 212 motor car PNN 3838.
A search conducted on that vehicle unearthed nothing illegal, but when ranks went to a nearby yard, they observed a male in a storeroom.
They conducted a search of that storeroom, and unearthed one single-barrel shotgun with the markings CBC, along with three 12-gauge cartridges. The serial number of the weapon was filed off.
The three men have been arrested, and are currently assisting with investigations. (G9)
