POLICE ranks on patrols in ‘A’ and ‘D’ Divisions arrested six men during three stop- and-search operations on Friday and early Saturday morning, after the men were collectively found in possession of three handguns and 21 live rounds.

Pending the outcome of investigations, the suspects will more than likely be placed before the courts.

According to the police, the first weapon without ammunition was found in the possession of a 40-year-old labourer of Buzz Bee Dam, Craig, East Bank Demerara (EBD) at around 07:30hrs at Craig New Housing Scheme.

Around 09:30hrs the second weapon with 14 rounds was found in Third Street, Agricola on a 22-year-old resident of Curtis Street, Albouystown.

The other weapon, with seven rounds, was found on one of four persons intercepted in a vehicle at the western end of the Demerara Harbour Bridge about 00:20hrs on Saturday.

It was outlined that two of the men are from Diamond Housing Scheme, EBD and the others of Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara.