Four teens arrested after police find gun, ammo at ECD

Police in Regional Division 4 ‘C’ (East Coast Demerara) have arrested four male teenagers following the discovery of a firearm and matching ammunition at about 23:15 hours on Saturday during a patrol exercise conducted along the Railway Embankment at Greenfield, ECD.

Based on reports received, the ranks were proceeding east along the Greenfield Railway Embankment when they observed a motor car parked on the southern side of the roadway. As the ranks approached the vehicle, four males were observed seated inside. They are: an 18-year-old electrician of Friends Village; an 18-year-old plumber of Ann’s Grove; an 18-year-old male of Ann’s Grove and a 17-year-old male of Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara.

A search of the motor car was conducted in their presence, during which four .32 rounds of ammunition were found concealed under the front passenger seat, and one Taurus 9mm pistol, along with one matching round of 9mm ammunition, was also found concealed under the driver’s seat.

The four teenagers were arrested and escorted to the Cove and John Police Station along with the firearm and ammunition.

The firearm and ammunition were processed and lodged, while the motor car was also lodged pending further investigation.

The four suspects remain in custody as investigations continue.