AT about 23:00 hrs on Saturday, Police ranks were on mobile patrol when they received certain information, and, as a result, proceeded to Tucville, Georgetown, between Perry and Saman Streets, where they heard two loud explosions which sounded like gunshots, and observed three males of African descent running east along the street.

The ranks pursued the men and apprehended one of them, who gave his name as Darwin Bennons, a Guyanese male of African descent, age 31, a vendor of Meadowbrook Housing Scheme.

Bennons was at the time carrying a Sig Sauer 9mm pistol in his right hand.
Police immediately took possession of the firearm, and ejected the magazine, which did not contain any ammunition.
On being asked whether he was the holder of a firearm licence, Bennons said, ‘No’, whereupon he was told of the offence he’d committed, arrested, and cautioned.
A further search in the area uncovered another male, who gave his name as Ronald Gilbert, also a Guyanese male of African descent, age 18 years, a labourer of Meadowbrook. Like Bennons, he, too, was arrested.

A search was conducted at their homes, but nothing illegal or unlawful was found. They were escorted to the East La Penitence Police Station with the suspected firearm, which was dusted for fingerprints, but none was found.

The firearm was then marked and placed into a transparent evidence bag, sealed, and lodged to be taken to Ballistics for analysis. The two suspects were placed into custody, and are currently assisting with the investigation. (GPF)