–carrying illegal firearm, ‘ammo’

THE Police are investigating a constable who was found gambling under a shed with persons of “ill repute”.

The constable, who was reportedly on sick leave, was spotted on Sunday around 16:30hrs gambling under a shed at Den Amstel, West Coast Demerara (WCD) with some shady characters.

According to the police, a search of his person revealed he had, hidden in his crotch, a .32 pistol and 10 live matching rounds.

He has since been placed under close arrest as investigations continue.