A 34-year-old tyre agent and his wife were arrested on Wednesday after police found a black 9mm pistol with magazine, along with 80 grammes of cannabis sativa on their vehicle intercepted on the Bagotstown Public Road, East Bank Demerara.

Police said that acting on information received, cops on mobile patrol gave chase behind a white Toyota Axio with registration number, PYY 4135, that was later intercepted.

The driver identified himself, along with his wife, who was in the car at the time. They then allowed the police to conduct a search on the vehicle and in their presence and, under the left fender, a black 9mm pistol, along with a magazine was found.

A black bulky plastic bag was also discovered which, when opened, contained a quantity of leaves, seeds and stems suspected to be cannabis, along with a transparent plastic bag with tissues containing five live suspected 9mm ammunition.

They were asked if they are the holder(s) of firearm licences and they answered in the negative.

The police then told them of the offences committed, cautioned, arrested and escorted them to the Ruimveldt Police Station where they were placed into custody. The items found were sealed, marked and lodged. The cannabis weighed 80 grams.
Police investigations into the discovery continue.