Sophia taxi driver nabbed with unlicensed gun, ammo

A 22-year-old taxi driver from Sophia, Greater Georgetown, was arrested on Friday after law enforcement officers discovered an unlicensed firearm and matching rounds of ammunition in his car.
According to reports, an intelligence-led operation was conducted by an intelligence officer and ranks of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit around 14:00h in the Sophia “D” Field area. During the exercise, ranks observed a white Toyota Allion, bearing registration number PAG 3549, parked on the western side of “D” Field Access Road. The vehicle was locked and unoccupied at the time, while a group of men was seen loitering nearby.

Upon inquiry, 22-year-old taxi driver Tyrese Blair of Sophia identified himself as the owner of the car. A search of his person turned up nothing illegal, but when he opened the vehicle at the request of the officers, ranks discovered a black Beretta 9mm pistol without a serial number. The firearm, which was fitted with a magazine and five live 9mm rounds, had been concealed under the gear shift booth between the two front seats.
When questioned, Blair admitted that he did not possess a firearm licence. He was immediately arrested, informed of the offence, and escorted to the Turkeyen Police Station along with the seized car, firearm, and ammunition.
Blair remains in police custody as investigations continue.