A 29-year-old barber of Sea Dam, Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, Berbice, is in police custody after a suspected firearm was discovered during an operation conducted on Friday.
Police said ranks from the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU), acting on intelligence received, went to the man’s residence where a search was carried out in his presence.
During the exercise, officers searched a barber shop located in front of the residence and found a salt bag concealed beneath a counter.
The bag was opened and a suspected .22 calibre rifle was discovered inside.
The suspect was immediately arrested and escorted to the Springlands Police Station along with the firearm, which has since been lodged pending further investigation.
He remains in police custody as investigations continue.