An intel-led operation was held in the Central Police Station District in Berbice between 05:30hrs and 06:11hrs yesterday which led to the discovery of a firearm. This news agency understands that the police team went to Lot 24 Sheet Anchor Village, East Canje Berbice, where contact was made with Delcina Lampkin, a 31-year-old businesswoman.
She was informed as to the reason for the police presence, and agreed to a search being conducted in and around the two-storey building.
As the search commenced, police ranks observed a male exiting a window on the upper flat of the house. The man jumped from the upper flat to the lower flat and ran towards the back fence.
Ranks gave chase and the man was apprehended. He told police his name is Rashane Pellew, a 26-year-old labourer of the said address. A search was conducted and a black 9MM pistol with one magazine was found. Ranks brought this to Pellew’s attention, and he was told of the offence committed, caution and arrested.
A further search was conducted in the home (lower and upper flats), including a room where Pellew was seen exiting. A female was seen in the room, along with eight cell phones.
Pellew, along with three other persons from the home, were all arrested and escorted to Central Police Station. Police also took possession of the firearm and the cell phones.
Pellew is slated to be charged tomorrow.
