A 41-year-old man of Roraima Housing Scheme, West Bank Demerara is now in police custody after he was busted with an AR-15 Rifle, four (4) 7.62 x 39 live rounds of ammunition, a quantity of suspected cannabis and cannabis plants at his premises.
Acting on intelligence, a team of ranks led by an Assistant Superintendent on Thursday went to the area where they contacted the homeowner. A search of the premises was requested, to which he agreed.
During the search, the ranks found the AR-15 Rifle along with four 7.62 x 39 live rounds of ammunition four (4) blue pills, and three transparent bags containing cannabis in the living room.
During a further search in the yard, ranks found three cannabis plants along with four (4) Ziploc bags containing cannabis seeds.
The 41-year-old man was told of the offense, cautioned and arrested.
The uprooted cannabis plants, along with the firearm, ammunition, and cannabis that amounted to 11.2 grams, were taken to the La Grange Police Station, marked, sealed and lodged.
This man remains in custody.
