North Ruimveldt man held over unlicensed gun

The unlicensed 9mm Glock pistol and ammunition that were allegedly found in the suspect’s possession. (Police photo)

A 29-year-old North Ruimveldt, Georgetown resident was taken into police custody yesterday morning after he was allegedly found in possession of an unlicensed pistol and several matching rounds.

The discovery was made around 00.40hrs during an intelligence-led operation carried out by ranks of Region 4A.

The police in a press release yesterday said that ranks went to the Kitty Public Road, in the vicinity of the Russian Embassy where they observed a motorcar which was proceeding west along the said road.