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Ammo, military gear found at Lusignan

By Staff Editor Sat, July 11 2026, 2:01 AM GMT-4

Police are investigating the discovery of ammunition, firearm components and military gear at Lusignan New Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara.

According to a release from the police on Thursday, the items were found on Tuesday after ranks, acting on information received, conducted a search among construction debris on the eastern side of an unoccupied plot of land in the housing scheme.

During the search, the ranks found a quantity of 7.62 x 39mm live rounds, spent shell casings, 12-gauge cartridges, a tear gas canister, firearm components and military gear.

The items were taken into police custody and lodged at the Vigilance Police Station.

No arrest has been made and investigations are continuing.

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