Two arrested after AK-47 found at Grove house

Members of the Guyana Police Force Tuesday evening conducted an intelligence-led operation at Grove Housing Scheme, East Bank of Demerara, during which they recovered an AK-47 assault rifle with a magazine and arrested two men.

The intelligence-led operation was conducted between 19:30 and 20:30 by detectives from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), Special Branch and Regional Division 4B.

The Police team went to the home of Elroy Scipio, a 47-year-old construction worker.

Scipio invited them inside where Michael Vanderstoop, a 36-year-old Construction worker was.

Police searched the house and found an AK-47 rifle with the serial number filed out and one magazine wrapped in a white tarpaulin. Scipio and Vanderstoop were both questioned and they remained silent.

They were both told of the offence, cautioned, arrested, and escorted to the Diamond Police Station, where the firearm and magazine were dusted for fingerprints.

The firearm and magazine were marked, placed in a Firearms Box and lodged at the station to be examined. The two suspects were placed in custody pending further investigation and charges.