POLICE on Wednesday seized two suspected 9mm pistols, 56 rounds of ammunition and more than $6.9 million in local currency during a targeted operation at Redwood Crescent, Mackenzie, Linden, which also led to the arrest of a 30-year-old businessman.

In a statement, the Guyana Police Force said ranks conducted a search at the man’s home earlier in the day and uncovered the weapons hidden in a bedroom on the upper flat.

“While searching a bedroom in the upper flat, ranks found a suspected Glock 19 9mm pistol, a suspected Polymer80 9mm pistol, six magazines and a total of fifty-six (56) 9mm rounds concealed beneath the flooring of the bedroom,” the release reported.

The search further led to the discovery of large quantities of cash believed to be stored in the same room.

According to the Force, “additional searches uncovered $6,915,000 GYD and $7,445 USD in a wardrobe in the said bedroom.”

The businessman was arrested on the scene, and investigators have since lodged the suspected firearms, ammunition and cash as the investigation intensifies.

“The 30-year-old is presently in custody… pending investigation,” the release added.

Police said the probe is ongoing.