…for ‘ganja’, unlicensed firearm, ammo
A NORTON Street, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown welder and his mother were arrested on Tuesday for the unlawful possession of a firearm, ammunition and narcotics.
A police report noted that at about 18:00 hrs on Tuesday, the welder was observed by ranks of a mobile patrol on Norton Street acting in a suspicious manner. A search of his person revealed an unlicensed .32 Taurus Pistol with four live rounds of matching ammunition.
The suspect was escorted to his home where in the presence of his 50-year-old mother, a search was carried out and a live .38 ammunition and 3 ½ grams of cannabis were found in a room. According to the police report, this latest seizure of firearm has brought the overall tally to 49 so far for the year,with ‘A’ Division leading with 19, ‘F’ Division 16, ‘C’ Division 6, ‘B’ Division 4, ‘D’ Division 3 and ‘E’ Division 1.
