Police seize firearms, ammunition during raids in Yarrowkabra
Ranks from the Timehri Police Station conducted several raids in the Timehri Station District on Saturday, resulting in the seizure of firearms and ammunition.
Between 4:00h and 7:00h, ranks went to Didco Farm, located at Yarrowkabra, where they met two men, identified as security guards - one aged 60 from Kuru Kururu, and another aged 48 from Yarrowkabra Extension.
A search was carried out in the presence of both men at their living quarters on the farm. During the search, a 12-gauge shotgun, eight 12-gauge cartridges, and two 12-gauge cartridge casings were found on the roof of the living quarters.
The men were questioned whether they were holders of firearm licences, and they responded no. They were then cautioned and arrested.
Furthermore, searches were conducted on the farm, leading to the discovery of two camouflage military shirts in another security guard’s living quarters. He was also cautioned and arrested. The trio is presently in police custody.
Another search was carried out on the home of a 78-year-old resident of Yarrowkabra and his 48-year-old son. During this search, a shotgun was found.
As such, they were questioned if they were licenced to carry the firearm, and they said no. They were also cautioned and arrested and remain in custody. Investigations are ongoing.
