A 63-year-old businessman is in police custody after ranks allegedly discovered a firearm and ammunition concealed in a bedroom at his Perseverance, Essequibo Coast residence.
The police said the discovery was made at about 10:30hrs on Saturday, June 20, 2026, during an operation conducted in the area.
According to investigators, ranks acting on information went to a residence along the Perseverance Public Road, where they contacted the suspect.
A search of the house reportedly led to the discovery of a .45 pistol and a magazine containing seven matching live rounds of ammunition concealed in a bedroom.
The suspect was arrested and escorted to the Anna Regina Police Station along with the firearm and ammunition, which were lodged pending further investigations.
He remains in police custody as the probe continues.