Brazilian arrested with unlicensed firearm, ammunition

Police have arrested a 51-year-old miner following the discovery of an unlicensed firearm and several rounds of ammunition at his Puruni Landing, Region Seven supermarket.

Jose Mara Ferriera was taken into custody at around 16:45hrs Saturday.

Police Headquarters reported that ranks on patrol duties went to Sky Supermarket where a search was carried out at the business premises.

“A search was conducted in the bathroom area of the supermarket, where ranks found one black .32 Pistol, along with four (4) suspected live rounds of ammunition in the magazine, hidden on a shelf underneath a pile of clothing,” Police said.

The suspect, who was seen a short distance away from the restroom area, was contacted and questioned and he denied knowledge of the firearm.

He was arrested and escorted to the Bartica Police Station where he was placed into custody.

Police said he is currently assisting with the investigation.