An 18-year-old youth has been arrested after he was discovered with a gun and matching ammunition in a bag he was carrying.
A police release stated that on Saturday, a party of policemen on foot patrol at Puruni Landing, Region 7 observed the suspect acting in a suspicious manner resulting him being approached by ranks and a search being conducted on a shoulder bag he was carrying around his neck.
Ranks unearthed a silver and black .32 Taurus revolver with its serial number filed off and four live matching rounds of ammunition in the barrel.
The suspect was told of the offence committed, cautioned and arrested. He has alleged that the weapon belongs to his uncle. Checks have been made for the suspect’s uncle but he was not contacted.
The suspect is currently in custody at the Bartica Police Station pending charges. The gun and ammunition have been marked and lodged.
