A sergeant attached to the Cove and John Police Station, East Coast of Demerara has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of seven firearms and 68 rounds of ammunition from the station’s arms room, police confirmed on Sunday.
The missing items include four 9mm pistols, three .32 pistols, and the ammunition, which were discovered unaccounted for on April 15. According to preliminary investigations, the matter came to light during routine checks and a subsequent audit of exhibits and firearms lodged at the station.
Following the discovery, further checks were conducted; however, the weapons and ammunition were not located. The matter was immediately escalated through the established chain of command, and the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) has since launched a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the disappearance.
As part of the probe, police said several statements have already been taken and relevant records extracted to assist in determining how the items went missing. The Guyana Police Force said it is pursuing all necessary investigative and operational measures to account for and recover the missing firearms and ammunition.
GPF has assured that the matter is being treated with the seriousness it warrants, adding that all action will be taken in accordance with the law and established procedures. Investigations are ongoing.
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