Gun found during operation at Onderneeming

Ranks on Tuesday found a gun and ammunition at Onderneeming, Essequibo Coast.

Police Headquarters said the gun and ammunition were found during an intel-led joint services operation conducted between 00:30 hrs and 01:10 hrs Tuesday at Onderneeming Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast. Ranks found a .38 revolver containing four live .38 rounds of ammunition under a bucket on land surrounded by thick vegetation.

The joint services ranks took possession of the firearm and ammunition, which were marked and lodged at the Suddie Police Station. No one was arrested as yet.

Investigations are in progress.