Police ranks in Georgetown have arrested two persons after discovering an illegal firearm and matching ammunition in a motor vehicle parked on Croal Street in the vicinity of the Route 40 Minibus Park.
Acting on information received, a CID Anti-Crime Patrol proceeded to the location at around 19:40 hours on Saturday, January 10, 2026, when they observed a silver-grey car, parked with several males standing nearby.
Upon initial enquiries, no one immediately claimed ownership of the vehicle or the driver’s position. However, the ranks conducted a search of the vehicle. During the search, ranks discovered one Taurus .32 pistol along with eight (8) live matching rounds in the magazine, concealed in a compartment beneath the radio deck.
A 26-year-old bus conductor of Sideline Dam, Buxton, was later identified as the driver. When shown the firearm and asked if he was the holder of a license, he replied in the negative. He was cautioned and arrested.
Subsequently, a 32-year-old businessman from South Ruimveldt, the vehicle’s owner, arrived at the scene. He was also taken into custody.
Both suspects were escorted to the Brickdam Police Station, and the motor vehicle has been lodged. The firearm and ammunition have been marked, tagged and handed over to the Ballistic Section for processing.
Efforts are currently underway to locate a third individual as investigations continue.
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