Police ranks in Regional Division #9 (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) have arrested a labourer after he was found in possession of an illegal shotgun.
Acting on information received, the ranks went to a farm in Karasabai Village, South Pakaraimas, where they met and arrested Joseph Francis, a 36-year-old labourer, after he was found to be in possession of an unlicensed 20-gauge single-barrel shotgun.
On arrival at the farm, the ranks contacted Francis, who was making clay bricks at the time. However, while talking to Joseph Francis, the rank noticed the single-barreled shotgun about ten feet away from where Francis was.
The police took possession of the firearm and asked Francis if the firearm belonged to him, and he said “yesâ€. He was then asked if he was the owner of a Firearm License, and he said “noâ€.
He was arrested and escorted to the Karasabi Police Station along with the firearm.
Investigations are ongoing.
