Police were up to press time last evening still searching for the persons behind the ammunition discovered on Sunday and according to Crime Chief Seelall Persaud, investigators were still trying to determine the origin of what appeared to be police clothing that was also found.
Around 08:30 hrs on Sunday at Garden of Eden, East Bank Demerara, acting on information received, police found a .38 Taurus Special Revolver along with 1,407 rounds of ammunition of various calibre, two bullet-proof vests, two pairs of black leather boots, three face masks, and a quantity of clothing in two black suitcases and a travelling bag on the dam.
The release said that the ammunition included .38, 7.62×39, .45, .44, .40, 9 mm, .25, and .380 rounds; and 12-gauge cartridges.
Contacted yesterday Persaud told Stabroek News it was clear that the items were dumped there and investigators are still trying to ascertain where they were headed.
Asked about what looked like pairs of police boots, Persaud explained that such footwear can be bought from anywhere. He said that the boots are “sold on open market” and that the force would have the footwear mass manufactured and would then have them marked. The ones found on Sunday he said did not have the police mark.
In relation to pieces of clothing resembling those usually worn by members of the Tactical Services Unit, the crime chief said checks are still being made to ascertain if they belong to the force.
Ballistics tests are still being done on the ammunition and the firearm that were found, he said.
Meanwhile, a resident of the area told Stabroek News that residents are scared since the area is usually a quiet one.
The resident, who did not want his name mentioned, said that hours after the discovery ranks visited the area and were seen taking photographs. No arrests were made that day and the ranks did not return.
According to the resident, strange vehicles are usually seen driving through the area which is used mainly for farming.
Those who do not farm he said, reside in Georgetown.
The resident stressed the need for the police to start patrolling in East Bank communities at night and stop using the lack of transportation as an excuse. He explained that in cases where there might be a robbery, whenever they call the police, transportation is requested. “Dem residents that got business in hay scared,” because nobody knows where this thing was headed.
Stabroek News was told that what was discovered might have also been a fraction of what was being transported.
Residents on Sunday had surmised that the police may have had a roadblock on the East Bank and person(s) decided to dump the items. They said persons heading to work early that morning saw the items and called the police.
