A FEMALE pensioner, reportedly 60 years old, together with her daughter and nephew, was arrested yesterday by ‘C’ Division police after they had unearthed an unlicensed .32 Rossi revolver and 46 matching rounds at the trio’s home at Vigilance South, East Coast Demerara.

The trio told police investigators that they are unaware who owns the weapon, as none of them has knowledge of it, and where it came from. They did indicate to investigating ranks that the property in which they reside is owned by the pensioner’s son, who is presently out of the country.

Investigators were informed that the man, who operates a grocery shop at the said location, is presently in Suriname. Upon his return, he will be questioned.

Divisional Commander Marlon Chapman confirmed the discovery of the weapon and the arrest of the three persons. He said they will all remain in the custody of the police until the investigation has been completed, but he could not confirm who, if any of the three, would be charged.

Chapman also indicated that a police check of criminal records did not implicate any member of the trio with brushes with the law in the past; neither did records show that the owner of the property, whose weapon and rounds it is suspected to be, had had any brushes with the either.

Investigations are ongoing.