Rifles, shotgun, ammo found; three arrested

Police have arrested three persons in connection with the discovery of firearms, an airsoft rifle and ammunition on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at about 09:00h during an intelligence-led operation conducted at Shea Village, South Rupununi.

Enquiries revealed that ranks acting on information received went to the home of a 53-year-old farmer of Shea Village, South Rupununi, where he was contacted along with his two sons, ages 20 and 22, who also reside at the address.

Searches were conducted on their persons and premises, during which the trio handed over two .22 rifles, one airsoft rifle, and fourteen (14) rounds of .22 ammunition.

Further checks were conducted in the kitchen, during which one 12-gauge double-barreled shotgun, along with five 12-gauge cartridges, were found.

The trio were questioned by ranks and stated that they were not holders of firearm licences.

They were arrested and escorted to the Aishalton Police Station and subsequently to the Lethem Police Station along with the suspected firearms and ammunition, which were lodged pending examination.

The suspects remain in police custody, assisting with investigations.