GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Apr 20, CMC – The Guyana Police Force (GPF) Monday confirmed that a senior police officer had been “arrested” as investigations continue into the disappearance of several firearms and ammunition at a police station.
The GPF said that the weapons and ammunition were discovered missing last Wednesday from the arms room at the Cove and John Police Station, . It said the missing firearms comprise four 9mm pistols and three .32 pistols.
“Preliminary enquiries revealed that the matter came to light during checks and a subsequent audit of exhibits and firearms lodged at the station. Further checks were thereafter carried out; however, the items were not located.
“The matter was reported through the established chain of command and the Office of Professional Responsibility has since commenced an investigation. Several statements have been obtained and relevant records extracted, as part of the ongoing probe.”
The GPF said that it is pursuing all “necessary investigative and operational measures to account for and recover the missing firearms and ammunition” and that a “Sergeant attached to the station was arrested in relation to the matter and remains in custody as investigations continue”.
The GPF said that it wanted to assure the public that “the matter is being treated with the seriousness it warrants and that all appropriate action will be taken in accordance with the law and established procedures”.
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