Georgetown : A Norton Street, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown welder and his mother have been into custody yesterday for unlawful possession of a firearm, ammunition and narcotics.
About 6pm yesterday, the welder was observed by ranks of a mobile patrol on Norton Street acting in a suspicious manner. A search of his person revealed an unlicensed .32 Taurus Pistol with four (4) live rounds of matching ammunition.
The suspect was escorted to his home where in the presence of his 50 year old mother, a search was carried out and a live .38 ammunition and 3 ½ grams of cannabis were found in a room.
This latest seizure of firearm, has brought the over-all tally to 49 so far for the year with ‘A’ Division leading with 19, ‘F’ Division 16, ‘C’ Division 6, ‘B’ Division 4, ‘D’ Division 3 and ‘E’ Division 1.
