Kaieteur News – Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of a firearm and ammunition during an intelligence-led operation at Kwakwani Park, Airstrip, Upper Berbice River, on Saturday.

According to police, the discovery was made at about 12:30 a.m. after ranks, acting on information received, proceeded to an unfinished and unoccupied concrete structure, where they conducted a search.

During the search, ranks found a black plastic bag containing a silver Smith & Wesson 9mm pistol fitted with a magazine. The magazine contained one live 9mm round of ammunition.