In a significant law enforcement operation, authorities in Guyana have apprehended the proprietor of a mobile phone retail establishment on serious weapons charges. The arrest occurred Sunday evening on Sheriff Street in Georgetown following an intelligence-driven operation conducted by the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU).
The suspect, identified as a resident of Bladen Hall on East Coast Demerara, was intercepted during a targeted operation initiated based on credible information received by anti-narcotics officials. The operation resulted in the discovery of multiple unlicensed firearms and ammunition in the individual’s possession.
According to official CANU reports, the seized arsenal included one AK-47 assault rifle (serial number A1-72720-20 ROA) accompanied by a magazine containing nineteen 7.62×39mm live rounds. Additionally, agents confiscated one Glock 17 pistol (serial number LVH237) with a magazine containing seven 9mm live rounds, and one Taurus pistol (serial number AHD901601) with an empty magazine.
Notably, authorities confirmed that the suspect maintained proper licensing for the Glock 17 pistol, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the other unregistered weapons. The case continues to develop as investigators examine potential connections between the mobile business operation and the illegal weapons cache.