Construction worker, businesswoman arrested over unlicensed shotgun

Police have arrested a 33-year-old construction worker and a 30-year-old businesswoman after an unlicensed twelve-gauge shotgun was found during an intel-led joint operation on Thursday at Islington, New Amsterdam Berbice.

Based on information received, ranks stopped a motor vehicle (PAB 3302) on the public road at Islington, but the vehicle drove away and sped off towards the Islington seawall, where it stopped.

The businesswoman was driving the car when the construction worker exited the vehicle and started to run. He had in his hand an object wrapped with transparent plastic.

With the ranks giving chase, the suspect threw the object over the seawall. He then gave himself up to the Police.

Due to the high tide, Police remained at the Islington Seawall with the suspect, at the area where he was seen throwing the object. At about 21:00 hrs, Police searched the area and found the shotgun wrapped in transparent plastic.

The suspect was asked whether he was the holder of a firearm license and he remained silent. He was told of the offence committed, cautioned and arrested.
Investigations continue.