Two businessmen from Linden and Diamond, East Bank Demerara have been taken into custody, after an unlicensed shotgun, three (live) cartridges and a small quantity of cannabis were found in their places of business, at Omai Landing, Region 8, during separate raids.

According to a police release, about 02:30h, police ranks acting on information swooped down on a shop at Omai Landing and conducted a search during which a twelve gauge shotgun and three (3) live cartridges were found.

The release noted that the 59-year-old owner of Diamond Housing Scheme, who was present, admitted to ownership of the firearm and ammunition and will appear in court soon.

Meanwhile, police acting on further information, went to a shop at Omai Landing about 03:00h and conducted a search during which 29 grams of Cannabis were found in small zip-lock packages.

It was noted that the 49-year-old owner who hails from One Mile, Wismar, Linden and who was present, claimed ownership of the illegal substance. He too will appear in court shortly.