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Glock pistol found on jet boat at Issano Landing

By Staff Editor Tue, July 28 2026, 2:02 AM GMT-4

Police are investigating the discovery of an unlicensed firearm during an operation at Issano Landing, Middle Mazaruni River on Sunday.

According to the police, ranks conducted an operation between 7.45 am and 8.15 am after acting on information received. During a search of a jet boat captained by a 33-year-old man of Long Dam, Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo, they found a black Glock 19 pistol fitted with a magazine beneath a cardboard box next to the captain’s seat. No ammunition was recovered.

Police said the man is not the holder of a firearm licence. He was arrested and taken to the Issano Police Station, where the firearm was lodged.

The suspect remains in custody as investigations continue.

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