Police have arrested a farmer of South Pakaraimas, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), following the discovery of an unlicensed firearm along with matching ammunition at a ranch house situated along the Karasabai access road.
According to Police, the discovery was made at about 16:00h after ranks went to the Mariro Ranch after receiving information.
The shotgun and ammunition that were found by Police at the ranch
Police stated that an officer contacted the 36-year-old farmer and informed that the Police had received information regarding the presence of a firearm on the premises and conducted a search.
Within the ranch house, a brown 12-gauge shotgun was discovered braced to a wall. Additionally, three 12-gauge cartridges were found in a blue and white plastic bag on a wooden table. The farmer admitted that he was not the holder of a firearm licence, and he was arrested and taken to the Lethem Police Station.
He remains in custody pending charges. (G9)
