WBD resident busted with AR-15 rifle, ammunition & ganja

A 41-year-old male resident of Roraima Housing Scheme, West Bank Demerara has been taken into custody after being busted with one AR-15 rifle and four live rounds of 7.62×39 ammunition, and a quantity of cannabis sativa and cannabis plants at his premises.
Based on reports received, a team of police officer went to the home of the suspect on Thursday and requested to search his premises. He agreed, and the ranks eventually found the rifle, ammunition, four blue pills and three transparent bags containing ganja in the living room area. In addition, three cannabis plants and four Ziploc bags containing cannabis seeds were found.

The ganja found during the raid

The suspect was told of the offence committed, cautioned and arrested.
“The uprooted cannabis plants, along with the firearm, ammunition, and cannabis that amounted to 11.2 grams, were taken to the La Grange Police Station, marked, sealed and lodged,” the police have said in a release.
Charges are expected to be instituted shortly.