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‘Tooke’ among two in custody over illegal gun and ganja


L-R: Akeem Bovell and Tiequan Hartman [Photo: Guyana Police Force]

An intelligence-led operation by law enforcement officers in New Amsterdam, Berbice, on Friday has resulted in the seizure of a quantity of marijuana and an illegal firearm. 


The Guyana Police Force (GPF) reported that at about 17:10h on the day in question, ranks went to Lot 8 Savannah Park in New Amsterdam to search the home of Tiequan Hartman, a 20-year-old labourer called ‘Tooke,’ for stolen articles.


Upon arrival, the police found that Hartman resided in a ‘range house’—a building composed of four separate apartments within a fenced yard.


As they searched Hartman’s apartment, officers discovered a transparent plastic bag containing a quantity of marijuana. According to the Police, Hartman denied ownership of the marijuana, claiming it belonged to his father.

The gun and marijuana Police seized [Photo: Guyana Police Force]

The search extended to the backyard, where officers uncovered seven additional transparent zip-lock bags filled with marijuana. Hartman was informed of the offence, cautioned, and placed under arrest.


During a subsequent search of the yard and the neighbouring apartment occupied by 24-year-old Akeem Bovell, police said they observed a three-foot-long rope draped over the zinc fence in the backyard.


Upon closer inspection, they found a multi-coloured handbag secured to the rope. When officers opened the bag in Bovell’s presence, they discovered more cannabis, along with a .22 pistol. The men are in custody as the investigation continues.

 

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