Tyrese David, a 22-year-old construction worker from Covent Garden, East Bank Demerara, was arrested at about 10.30 pm on Friday after he was found to be in possession of an unlicensed firearm.
At the time, Police ranks were on mobile patrol in the vicinity of Back Street, Covent Garden, when they observed a male running into a shop. A release from the police said that the ranks gave chase and apprehended him. Ranks conducted a search and he was found to be in possession of an illegal .38 revolver with the serial number filed off.
The suspect was informed of the offence committed, cautioned, and responded, “Sir is me own. I got it from the interior.”
The ranks took possession of the firearm, arrested David, and transported him to the Providence Police Station, where he was placed in custody and is slated to be charged.
