– police given extension to detain suspects
THE police have been granted a 72- hour extension as charges are expected to be laid later this week against the five “known characters” who were arrested Thursday last, following the discovery of a bag containing guns and ammunition along with several other items in a car at Samatta Point, Grove, East Bank Demerara.
The men will be placed on an identification parade today, since many other robberies may have been committed by the gang.
Reports indicate that the police on an intelligence-led operation, commanded by a senior police officer, resulted in the interception of a white Toyota Fielder Wagon at Samatta Point with five males, ages 27, 28, 29, 30 and 33. The men reside on the East Bank of Demerara.
Police said a search of the men revealed nothing. However, in the vehicle, the ranks found a red and black haversack hidden under the back seat, containing several items including an unlicensed .45 Colt Pistol with four live rounds, an unlicensed 9mm Ruger Pistol with nine live rounds, a pair of ‘paste-on’ number plates, a black jersey, a knife, a camouflage cap, a door lock and a screwdriver.
