SUB MACHINE GUN AND AMMO FOUND BY POLICE AT TURTLE CREEK UPPER MAZARUNI RIVER

A Police Sergeant and Two other Police Ranks were yesterday Tuesday, January 17th,2023 at around 12:30Hrs.,on Mobile Patrol in the vicinity of Turtle Creek, Upper Mazaruni River,in Region Seven when they observed an identifiable Male sitting at a Blue and White coloured Building, dressed in a Black short Pants, and a long Sleeve Black Sweater.

Upon seeing the Police Ranks, the identifiable Male ran towards some Bushes, and threw a Black Plastic Bag into the Bushes, after which he continued to run. He was pursued by the Police Ranks, but managed to evade apprehension.

The Police Ranks then searched, and found the Black Plastic Bag, and when they opened it, they found a Black ‘Tec-9’ Submachine Gun with a Magazine.

The Bag also contained another Black Plastic Bag with Fifty Five (55) 9mm Rounds of Ammunition. The Ranks are currently searching the Area and adjoining Backdam with a view of apprehending the Suspect.