TWENTY-ONE-YEAR-OLD Marville Barker, called ‘Kellon’, of Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo, was, on Friday night, arrested for the possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition.

According to a Police press release, at about 22:10 hours on Friday, acting on information received, ranks of Regional Division #3 headed to Pouderoyen Tarmac, West Bank Demerara, where they arrested Barker.

Police said that after informing the bartender that they received information he had a firearm and ammunition on his person, and they would like to search him, the bartender did not object.

Moreover, the release said one black suspected 9mm pistol was found in the front of the waist of his pants.

Police removed the magazine, where nine 9mm ammunition was found. Barker was asked if he was the holder of a firearm licence, and he replied in the negative.

He was arrested and escorted to Parfaite Harmonie Police Station along with the suspected firearm and ammunition.

The suspect is in custody and is slated to be charged.