Trio busted with gun, ammo during Police operation in NA

Police acting on information received went to the home of a 47-year-old self-employed woman of Queenstown, New Amsterdam, Berbice, on Monday during which a search was conducted on her premises for narcotics/drugs, arms and ammunition, stolen articles and wanted persons.

One of the firearms and ammunition found during the raid

During the operation, two males of mixed race, both aged 30 years — one is a welder from West Canefield, East Canje, Berbice, and the other a farmer of Adelphi Village, East Canje, Berbice – were observed.
However, a search of the house unearthed a silver and black .32 pistol bearing serial number S205619 with a magazine and seven live .32 ammunition. The firearm and ammunition were found under a mattress in one of the rooms.
The Police took possession of the firearm and ammunition and immediately told the woman and two men of the offence committed. They were cautioned but denied having any knowledge of the find.

The other firearm and ammunition found during the raid

Further, Police stated that a search was conducted in another bedroom where a black 32 pistol bearing serial number DAA209536 with three matching rounds of ammunition were found at the side of a wooden vanity. The search was conducted in the presence of the three suspects.
Again, the trio denied the allegation of possession of firearm and ammunition without being the holder of a firearm licence.
They were arrested and escorted to the Central Police Station in New Amsterdam along with the firearms and ammunition. An investigation is continuing.