In a significant breakthrough for law enforcement in Guyana’s Berbice region, authorities have apprehended a 21-year-old construction worker and recovered an arsenal of illegal weapons during an investigation into recent robberies in Rose Hall Town, Corentyne.
The operation, conducted on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Ulverston Village, resulted in the discovery of sophisticated firearms concealed in a tamarind tree on an unoccupied property. According to police reports, officers discovered a cutlass sack containing: one AK-47 assault rifle with seventeen matching 7.62mm rounds, one 9mm pistol with four corresponding cartridges, and one pair of gloves.
The suspect, identified as a resident of Alness Village, Corentyne, Berbice, was taken into custody and escorted to the Rose Hall Town Police Station. The recovered weapons and ammunition have been officially lodged as evidence while the investigation continues.
This operation represents a substantial achievement for Guyana’s law enforcement amid ongoing efforts to combat violent crime in the Corentyne region. The seizure of military-grade weaponry particularly underscores the serious nature of criminal activities being investigated. Police have not disclosed whether the suspect is directly connected to the recent robberies that prompted the operation, indicating the investigation remains active and ongoing.