At about 9.30 pm yesterday, Inspector George, Sergeant Saul, Sergeant Wilburgh, Corporal Marks, Detective Constable Whyte and four other ranks were on a ‘Road Block’ exercise on the public road at Whim, Corentyne Berbice.
During the operation, Lionel Haynes, a 68-year-old resident of Auchlyne Estate in Corentyne Berbice, the rider of a red and black Honda 150 motorcycle with registration # CG 8503 was stopped, and two breathalyser tests were conducted on him, which recorded .64 and .67 micrograms, respectively which is above the legal limit.
The police searched Haynes, and he was found to be carrying a .32 Beretta pistol along with six live matching rounds. He was found not to be the holder of a firearm licence.
He was cautioned, told of his offences, and then escorted to Whim Police Station. Haynes was placed into custody for riding under the influence of alcohol and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.