A MAN is in police custody after he was caught by alert police ranks, moments after he discarded what is believed to be a loaded gun in a trench at Hampshire Village, Corentyne,Berbice.

This newspaper understands that at approximately 16:45hrs on Thursday, the suspect was walking along a street in Hampshire Village when,upon noticing an approaching police van,he ran. While running, the ranks observed that he threw away an item in a nearby trench.They proceeded to chase him on foot, while other ranks retrieved the item,which turned out to be a gun.
Scores of residents came out to witness the drama, as police captured the suspect. The ranks were praised for their bravery and timely intervention.