Berbice labourer busted with firearm at supermarket

A 30-year-old labourer of No. 56 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, was taken into custody on Wednesday after a 9mm pistol was found in his possession at a supermarket at No. 55 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne).

Police stated that, based on information received, detectives went to the supermarket where a search was conducted on the suspect, during which the gun, along with a magazine, was found hidden in the right side of his pants waist.

Upon interrogation, he confirmed that he was not the holder of a firearm licence, and as such, he was arrested and taken to the Springlands Police Station, where he remains in custody pending further investigations.