Driver arrested for possession of AK 47 – four police ranks also under close arrest

Georgetown : The police released information that on the 28th February 2017, ranks from the Criminal Investigation Department, Headquarters conducted an operation where a motor car was intercepted and one AK 47 rifle was discovered in the said vehicle. The driver was promptly arrested.

Subsequently, the detectives acting on further information, contacted four  ranks from the Tactical Services Unit and placed them under close arrest.

Earnest efforts are underway to trace the origin of the high powered rifle. The probe is ongoing.