Police on the East Coast of Demerara today arrested a security guard after he was found in possession of a quantity of ammunition.
The discovery was made sometime around 13:00h when ranks from Regional Division 4C led by a Gazetted Officer conducted an intelligence led operation in the vicinity of the Guyoil Gas Station at Buxton, ECD.
During the operation, the police contacted the 31-year-old Security Guard from Barnwell Street, Buxton.
A search was carried out and the ranks found 37 suspected 7.62 x 39 ammunition stashed in a cigarette box and a juice container.
The suspect was then arrested and taken to the Vigilance Police Station where he was placed into custody.
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