Corentyne trio held for unlicensed firearms, ammo

Police in Berbice yesterday swooped on the home of a mechanic in Port Mourant, Corentyne and discovered two rifles, one with a telescopic lens, 284 rounds of ammunition and 3 magazines.

Stabroek News was told that three persons who were present at the premises when the police arrived minutes after 1 pm yesterday have  been placed in custody.

Photo shows the items that were recovered.