Police recover 9mm pistol and eight rounds of ammunition at Sage Pond

(Kaieteur News) – Detectives in Regional Division 4B have launched an investigation following the discovery of a 9mm pistol and eight rounds of ammunition concealed in bushes near the Sage Pond Police Outpost.

The discovery followed an incident on Friday, August 28, 2026, at about 23:20hrs, when ranks on a police operation received information that a gold-coloured, 41 Zone minibus travelling along the Heroes Highway was allegedly transporting illegal items.

The ranks proceeded to the highway and intercepted the minibus in the vicinity of Forrester Place, along the dumpsite road. The driver and approximately 25 occupants — including men, women, and children — were escorted to the Sage Pond Police Outpost, where searches were conducted.