A Police operation was conducted at around midnight on Friday at North East La Penitence, Georgetown, where ranks arrested Shakeel Cox, a 23-year-old welder from Albouystown after he was found in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
Based on police reports, one of the Detectives went upto the suspect, identified himself as a police officer in plain clothes and asked to carry out a search. Cox agreed and during checks made on his person, one 9mm pistol with the serial number filed out and three rounds of 9mm ammunition were found in a black one-strap bag which he had in his possession.
In addition, three payslips and one Western Union receipt — all in his name — were found in the bag. Cox was asked if he was the holder of a firearm licence and he said ‘no’. He was then told of the offence committed, arrested and cautioned but he remained silent.
Cox was taken to the East La Penitence Police Station, where in his presence the firearm and ammunition were marked, placed in separate evidence bags, sealed and lodged to be taken to the ballistics section for analysis.
Investigations are in progress.
Related News
Lawyer dies in early morning accident on Sheriff Street
Opposition protesting actions of a sovereign State - AG on 'Melly Mel' detention
Girl crushed to death at Essequibo Coast
