FIVE men are in police custody following the discovery of guns, ammunition and camouflage military shirts on Saturday morning.

Police Headquarters revealed that ranks from the Timehri Police Station conducted raids in the Timehri Station District. The ranks went to Didco Farm, located at Yarrowkabra, where they contacted a 60-year-old resident of Kuru Kururu, and a 48-year-old resident of Yarrowkabra Extension, who are both security guards.

A search was then carried out in the presence of both men at their living quarters on the farm. During the search, a 12-gauge shotgun, eight 12-gauge cartridges, and two 12-gauge cartridge casings were found in the roof of the living quarters.

They were both questioned as to whether they are holders of a firearm licence, and they responded in the negative. They were then cautioned and arrested.
Further searches were conducted on the said farm, leading to the discovery of two camouflage military shirts in the living quarters of another security guard. He was also cautioned and arrested. The trio are presently in police custody.

Meanwhile, another search was carried out on the home of a 78-year-old resident of Yarrowkabra and his 48-year-old son. During this search, a shotgun was found.
As such, they were questioned if they were licensed to carry the firearm and responded in the negative. They were also cautioned and arrested and remain in custody.