‘ACE’ outwits Police in revolver, rounds find

A taxi driver is in custody after an unlicensed .38 Smith and Wesson revolver with five (5) live matching rounds was found in his vehicle on Wednesday.

The police said ranks at the Brickdam Police Station conducted a search on a taxi driver of Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo (EBE) and his motor vehicle based on intelligence gathered, however, came up empty handed.

A decision was then made to utilize one of its sniffer dogs trained in the detection of firearms and explosive devices. The Canine which goes by the name ‘ACE’  arrived with its handler and in the presence of the driver and other ranks, led them to the left front door panel, which when opened revealed an unlicensed .38 Smith and Wesson revolver with five (5) live matching rounds.

Investigations are ongoing.