Shotgun, cannabis and ammunition seized at Corentyne home, two arrested

Police found a firearm, cartridges and suspected cannabis at a Cromarty Farm residence in Corentyne, Berbice. Two occupants were arrested.

Firearm and drugs found at Corentyne farm, couple taken into custody

Two people have been arrested after police discovered a firearm, ammunition and suspected cannabis at a residence in Cromarty Farm, Corentyne, Berbice, demerarawaves.com reports.

Officers, including senior ranks of the Guyana Police Force, carried out a search of the property on Tuesday, November 18. The home belongs to a 43-year-old farmer and his 55-year-old partner, described as a part-time worker.

Investigators found what is believed to be a .32 calibre firearm and one .32 round of ammunition concealed beneath a mattress in a bedroom. A further two rounds of ammunition were also recovered during the search.

In a separate part of the house, the search party located small transparent Ziplock bags containing eight grammes of leaves, seeds and stems suspected to be cannabis.

Ballistic experts were expected to examine the firearm and ammunition. No charges had been formally announced at the time of reporting.

Source: Google News GY — Crime