Man held after 9MM Luger found

Police say that at about 0430h yesterday,  police ranks stopped and searched a motor car on Mandela Avenue, Georgetown, during which a 9MM Luger pistol with ten rounds were discovered.

A man who was in the vehicle who had a haversack in his possession, in which the firearm and ammunition were found, has been arrested and is in police custody. Charges will be laid shortly, police said.