Georgetown : During this morning the police conducted cordon and search operations in “A”, “B” and “C” Divisions.
In “A” Division (Georgetown/East Bank Dererara) a total of 26 buildings were searched in Georgetown, Sophia, and at Kaneville, EBD. 50 men and 6 women were arrested pending investigations into various offences including Robbery under Arms, Trafficking in Narcotics and Break and Enter and Larceny.
An unlicensed 16 gauge sawn-off shot gun, 695 grams of cannabis sativa (marijuana) and 9 grams of cocaine were found during the operation.
In “B” Division (Berbice) six buildings were searched in the Alness, Limlair, Nurney and Salton area, Corentyne, during which an air rifle was recovered.
Seven (7) men have been arrested pending investigations into Robbery under Arms and Break and Enter and Larceny.
In “C” Division (East Coast Demerara) a total of 26 buildings were searched in the Sophia, Vryheid’s Lust, Cummings Lodge, Turkeyen and Better Hope South areas.
9 men and 3 women were arrested pending investigations into Robbery under Arms and Break and Enter and Larceny.
Two motor cycles that are suspected to have been stolen or unlawfully obtained have been seized by the police.
