Five men are in police custody following the discovery of guns and ammunition and other items. The Police in a press release said the discovery was made following an intelligence-led operation commanded by a senior police officer.
According to the police, a while Toyota Fielder Wagon was stopped at approximately 9:30 hrs at Samatta Police Grove on the East Bank of Demerara and five males ages 27, 28, 29, 30 and 33 years were in the vehicle. The five men who are said to be known characters resided on the East Bank of Demerara.
A search of their person revealed nothing, but ranks discovered hidden under the back seat of the car, a red and black haversack containing the following items: An unlicensed .45 Colt Pistol with four (4) live rounds; An Unlicensed 9MM Ruger Pistol with nine (9) live rounds; A pair of ‘paste-on’ number plates; A black jersey; A knife; A camouflage cap; A door lock and a screwdriver.
The police said the five men are all being processed for court.