880 rounds of ammo found at Buxton house

Police Officers on Friday found 880 rounds of .22 ammunition at a house in Buxton Library Road, East Coast Demerara.

Police Headquarters said the ranks were at the time responding to a report of alleged threats related to domestic violence. They proceeded to the home of the suspect, a 26-year-old security officer, and met the suspect’s 22-year-old wife, who is also a security officer.

On arrival at the suspect’s home in Buxton Library Road, checks were conducted but he was not at home and could not be contacted. Based on certain information, a search was conducted, which revealed two small bottles containing what appeared to be .22 rounds of ammunition.

The ranks took possession of the ammunition, which was transported to the Vigilance Police Station. The bottles were processed for latent prints in the presence of the suspect’s wife. Thereafter, the ammunition was counted, amounting to 880 rounds.

The ammunition was photographed and lodged. Statements were obtained from the suspect’s wife. Checks were made in the area for the suspect, but he has not been located yet. Investigations are in progress.