Police find shotgun, ammo at Region 9 ranch

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.

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)