At about 11:30 hrs today (Friday), Police ranks in Regional Division #7 arrested a 41-year-old miner who was in possession of an unlicensed firearm and 11 matching rounds of ammunition
The police ranks were on patrol at Blue Mountain Backdam, Cuyuni River. While traversing along the Morawa Backdam trail on an ATV, the ranks encountered a motor pick-up (GPP 4914) driven by Ryan David, a 41-year-old miner.
The ranks stopped the vehicle and searched it. In the left side door pocket of the vehicle, a police rank found a black .32 Pistol with eleven (11) matching rounds of ammunition. There was no maker’s name or serial number visible.
The suspect was told of the allegation, cautioned and admitted ownership of the firearm and ammunition. He was arrested and escorted to the Bartica Police Station, where he was placed in custody. The firearm and ammunition were placed in an evidence box, sealed, marked and lodged.
The suspect is in custody and will be charged soon. (GPF)
