Venezuelan arrested after firearm discovered during police patrol in Georgetown

Police in Regional Division 4 ‘A’ are investigating the discovery of a firearm following an operation conducted on Saturday evening at the intersection of Regent and Light Streets, Georgetown.

According to police, the incident occurred around 20:00 hrs while ranks were conducting mobile patrols in the Regent Street area. Officers reportedly received information about an individual suspected to be carrying a firearm and responded to the location.

Upon arrival, police made contact with a 26-year-old Venezuelan national of Light and Cummings Streets.

Police said that upon seeing the ranks, the suspect allegedly attempted to remove what appeared to be a firearm from the right side of his waistband. Officers immediately intervened and retrieved a .38 revolver containing five spent shells from the chamber.

The suspect was questioned about whether he was the holder of a valid firearm licence and reportedly indicated that he was not.

He was subsequently arrested and taken to the Alberttown Police Station, where the firearm was lodged as investigations continue.

The suspect remains in police custody assisting with the investigation.