Motorcycle riders ditch gun and flee after spotting police patrol

Police are on the hunt for two men who dropped an illegal firearm and escaped upon noticing the police on Sunday in South Ruimveldt, Georgetown.

According to a police report, ranks of the anti-terrorism unit were on mobile patrol around 05:00 hrs in the vicinity of Macaw Lane, South Ruimveldt, when they noticed two men on a motorcycle acting suspiciously.

Police said the ranks attempted to intercept the men, who abandoned the motorcycle and escaped through a nearby alleyway.

The area was searched, and Police Headquarters reported that a .38 Taurus revolver without ammunition was found.

The motorcycle, registration number CP 152, was retrieved, and documents revealed it belongs to a resident of Norton Street, Lodge.

“The firearm and motorcycle were taken to the East La Penitence Police Station, where the firearm was dusted for fingerprints, but none were found,” police said.

The firearm was lodged to be taken to the ballistics section for analysis.

Meanwhile, police checks were conducted for the owner of the motorcycle, but he was not located.

Investigations are ongoing.