At around 11:00 hrs today, police ranks carried out an intelligence-led operation at ‘Middle Walk’, Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara (ECD), which led to the arrest of a 37-year-old machine operator and resident of that area, who had in his possession one .32 pistol with the serial number filed off along with three live rounds of ammunition.
The suspect was placed in custody at the Cove and John Police Station and the firearm was lodged.
A total of 71 firearms were recovered by the police during last year, 2021, comprising 36 pistols, 18 revolvers and 17 shotguns. Several firearms have been recovered for 2022 so far.
Through intelligence-led policing and proactive strategies, the police force said it has been making “great strides” in reducing the crime rate and taking illegal firearms off the road as it strives to maintain a stable, safe and peaceful society.
