Police seize gun, ammunition in Berbice River raid

…suspects flee scene

An eradication exercise conducted by Regional Police Division Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) on Tuesday led to the discovery of a Browning shotgun and live ammunition during a raid along the Berbice River.

Police stated that the operation was conducted between 03:30h and 01:00h as officers targeted a one-storey wooden house at Fort Nassau, where two men were present.
According to Police, upon spotting the approaching officers, the men fled the scene.

During a search of the house, police discovered a Browning shotgun, five live cartridges, and one suspected spent cartridge. The firearm and ammunition were confiscated, and no license was found at the scene.
The suspects remain at large, and the police continue their investigation.