Boxer nabbed with illegal gun at West Ruimveldt

A 20-year-old boxer from Laing Avenue, West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, was taken into custody for having a .32 Taurus pistol with its serial number filed off and an empty magazine without having the necessary firearm and ammunition licences.

Police stated that ranks acting on information went to West Ruimveldt in the vicinity of the Fire Station, where they observed a male sitting on a bridge. However, he reportedly attempted to flee upon seeing the police but was subsequently apprehended.

A search was conducted on his person and a haversack he was carrying, during which the firearm and an empty magazine were found.