Truck driver nabbed while attempting to dispose of shotgun

A truck driver was on Friday arrested after he attempted to dispose of a single-barrel shotgun during a stop and search exercise along the Ituni Trail, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice).

Police stated that on the day in question at about 7:35h in the vicinity of 25 km, Ituni Trail, Police intercepted a log-laden motor lorry bearing registration number GAC 7594 with trailer, TMM 3007.
As an Inspector approached the vehicle, he saw the driver, Danieram Persaud, 23, of Diamond, East Bank Demerara (EBD), throw a single-barrel shotgun through the left side window of the lorry into a clump of bushes.
A such, the weapon was retrieved and shown to the suspect, who when asked if he was a licensed firearm holder, responded in the negative.
He was then told of the offence committed and cautioned, during which he stated, “Officer, I find this gun and I decide to keep it.”
The firearm was checked, but no ammunition was found in the chamber. The suspect was arrested and taken to the McKenzie Police Station pending charges.