Police ranks in Regional Division Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) discovered a Beretta pistol on Monday, complete with six live rounds in the magazine and 15 in an ammunition box, along with a quantity of suspected cannabis at the Brotherson Pump, Canje River, Berbice.
Ranks visited the area in response to a report of alleged cattle larceny, during which they stumbled upon the unexpected find.
The gun, ammo, drugs, and horse
While in the area, the ranks spotted a horse, and in their efforts to capture it, they discovered a bucket containing the firearm and ammunition, along with the drugs.
Upon further search of the vicinity, the ranks also came across two horse saddles.
A 59-year-old man from Sheet Anchor Village, East Canje, Berbice, who was observed cutting grass not far from where the narcotics and firearm were discovered, was questioned. However, he denied any knowledge of the firearm and narcotics.
He was arrested and escorted to the Whim Police Station.
At the station, the cannabis was weighed and amounted to 1362 grams. An investigation has been launched. (G9)
