RANKS of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Monday found a firearm, ammunition and cannabis at the Brotherson Pump, Canje River.
According to a police report, ranks uncovered a Beretta pistol with six live rounds in the magazine, 15 live rounds in an ammunition box, and a quantity of suspected cannabis weighing 1,362 grams.
The officers were visiting the area to attend to a report of an alleged cattle larceny when the discovery was made.
Ranks also found a bucket where the suspected cannabis and firearm were found, and two horse saddles.
A 59-year-old man was arrested after he was seen cutting grass a short distance away from where the narcotics and firearm were found. However, when questioned, he denied any knowledge of the items. Further investigations are ongoing.