Jamie Ghanie, 26, who was wanted for alleged murder and Hansi Jones, 27, who was wanted for three counts of alleged rape were nabbed on Saturday by Police.
Police Headquarters said the men were found at the Kairuni Backdam, along the Linden/ Soesdyke Highway. Ranks went there after they received information on the men’s whereabouts.
Ghanie is wanted for the murder of Coast Guard Lieutenant, Rondel Anthony Douglas. Jones is wanted for the rape of a child.
Upon seeing the Police, the men reportedly tried to escape by running but were pursued by the Police. Jones fell to the ground and was captured in the process while Ghanie was also apprehended about 25 meters away.
A search was conducted on Jones and one suspected 9MM pistol with serial number filed off along with (3) suspected live rounds of 9MM ammunition and one 9MM spent shell were found.
A quantity of leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis sativa were also found on his person.
He was asked if he is the owner of a firearm license to which he replied in the negative. Police took possession of the items and told him of the offense committed and placed him under arrest.
Ghanie was also arrested and they both were escorted to the Mackenzie Police Station, along with the firearm, ammunition, spent shell, and the suspected cannabis.
There, the said suspected firearm, ammunition, and spent shell were marked sealed and lodged.
The suspected cannabis was weighed in Jones’ presence and same amounted to 179 grammes; the same was placed in an evidence bag, marked, sealed, and lodged.
Investigations are underway.
