Linden businessman arrested for possession of unlicensed gun, ammo

(Kaieteur News) – A 51-year-old Linden businessman was arrested on Tuesday night after police found an unlicensed .25-calibre pistol and six live rounds of ammunition in his possession.

Police said during an operation conducted in the vicinity of the Wismar-Mackenzie Bridge, Linden, ranks intercepted a black Toyota Fielder motor car, driven by the businessman of Blueberry Hill, Wismar, Linden, who was the lone occupant.

During a search of the driver, ranks discovered a black and silver pistol containing a magazine with six live rounds of .25-calibre ammunition in his left pants pocket.