Security guards arrested with illegal firearms

Police have arrested two men following the discovery of illegal firearms and ammunition during separate intelligence-led operations conducted on Thursday along the East Coast Demerara.
In one operation, ranks went to a supermarket in Good Hope at about 19:30 hrs, where they encountered a security guard who was observed in possession of a shotgun.
Upon questioning, a 12-gauge shotgun along with five live 12-gauge cartridges was found in his possession. Further enquiries revealed that the man was not the holder of a firearm licence or precept.

The suspect, a 24-year-old male of Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, was arrested and escorted to the Vigilance Police Station. The firearm and ammunition were processed and lodged pending investigation.
In a separate operation at Plaisance, motorcycle patrol ranks went to a supermarket where they observed a security guard on duty with what appeared to be a firearm tucked into the front waistband of his pants.
The man was approached and questioned, during which a 9mm pistol and a magazine containing three live 9mm rounds of ammunition were found in his possession. He also stated that he was not in possession of a firearm licence or precept.
The suspect, a 37-year-old male security guard of South Ruimveldt, Georgetown, was escorted to the Sparendaam Police Station, where the firearm and ammunition were processed and lodged. He remains in police custody.
Investigations are continuing.