A man who was wanted in connection with robberies in Region Three was yesterday held by the police at Peters Hall on the East Bank Demerara.
At about 10.15 am yesterday, an intelligence-led Police operation was conducted at a house in Peters Hall which resulted in the capture of Corwin Estwick, a 29-year-old chef who is wanted for several robberies that occurred in Region 3. Police ranks also recovered a GR 43 Glock pistol and four 9MM live rounds in the magazine, which he had in his possession.
The police said that the ranks entered the lower flat and made their way to the upper flat. It was observed that the house has three bedrooms on the northern side and a living area on the southern side. The ranks saw Estwick sitting on a chair in the living area with a black one-strap bag across his chest.
The ranks identified themselves as policemen in plain clothes. One of the ranks then searched Estwick and found the gun and ammunition in the black one-strap bag. The rank then asked Estwick if he was the holder of a firearm licence and he responded in the negative. He was told of the allegation, cautioned, and arrested.
