Police seize four firearms in different operations

January 1 2025

Police are investigating several incidents after four suspected firearms and ammunition were seized during intelligence-led operations conducted on Thursday, January 1, in Georgetown and along the East Coast Demerara.

In the early hours, at about 03:40 hrs, police intercepted a car at South Ruimveldt, Georgetown, after the driver attempted to evade ranks on patrol.

A search of the vehicle revealed a suspected 9mm pistol and a magazine with three rounds.

The driver, a 26-year-old man of Lamaha Park, was arrested and taken to the East La Penitence Police Station.

Later in the morning, ranks of Regional Police Division 4 ‘C’ conducted operations in the Sparendaam/Plaisance Railway Embankment area, resulting in three more arrests.

At about 06:00 hrs, a 39-year-old security guard was arrested after police observed him allegedly firing a shot into the air along the Sparendaam Access Road.

A licensed 9mm pistol and ammunition were recovered and lodged as investigations continue.

Around 06:30 hrs, police intercepted a motorcycle and arrested a 38-year-old businessman after finding a suspected .40 pistol and one round of ammunition on his person.

Shortly after, at about 06:40 hrs, a 47-year-old chief security officer was arrested in the same area after police found a suspected 9mm pistol and ammunition during a search.

All four suspects remain in police custody. The firearms and ammunition have been lodged, and investigations into the separate incidents are ongoing.