Sub-machine gun, foreign currency found on boat entering Guyana illegally
A 26-year-old Surinamese in now in Police custody after he was found with a sub-machine gun along with foreign currency at the Reno Boat Landing, Corriverton, Berbice, on Monday.
The sub-machine gun along with the ammunition
Reports are Customs Law Enforcement Officers were on patrol at the Number 79 Village Foreshore, Corriverton, Berbice, when they observed that a speed boat arrived from Suriname and moored at the landing. Five passengers were on board at the time.
According to Police, the officers intercepted the vessel and conducted a search on the passengers and their belongs. A search of the 26-year-old male, of Zuelen, Paramaribo, Suriname, unearthed one Beretta submachine gun, with the serial number defaced; 25 live 9mm ammunition, US$3000 and SR$6250.
The suspect was arrested and taken into Police custody at Springlands Police Station, along with the firearm and ammunition, which was marked, sealed and lodged by Customs Officers. (G9)
