IN a meticulously planned intelligence-led operation, ranks from the Guyana Police Force’s Criminal Investigation Department Headquarters (CID H/Q) Narcotics branch uncovered a cache of high-powered firearms, ammunition, and narcotics in South Ruimveldt, Georgetown.
The operation, conducted between 18:00hrs and 21:30hrs on Tuesday, resulted in a significant seizure.
The operation, led by a Cadet Officer, focused on an alleyway at Park Place, South Ruimveldt, bordered by a playfield and three houses. During the search, police discovered a pink suitcase concealed under zinc sheets in a clump of bushes.
The suitcase contained: One black AR rifle, One black and blue AR rifle, One Ruger 9mm pistol with one magazine, One Taurus 9mm pistol with one magazine, One BSA telescopic sight, Three ATN Viper telescopic sights, One Bushnell range finder, 319 rounds of 9mm ammunition, 106 rounds of .380 ammunition, 156 rounds 12 gauge cartridges, 925 rounds .223 ammunition, 20 rounds .270WIN ammunition, 33 rounds .68 ammunition, 76 rounds .45 ammunition, and 117 rounds .44 ammunition.
Further searches in the alleyway led to the discovery of a large black plastic bag containing 3.20 pounds of suspected cannabis.
The firearms, ammunition, and narcotics were photographed and lodged for ballistics testing.
Investigators are currently pursuing two individuals in connection with the case, and the investigation is ongoing.
