A quantity of ammunition, firearm components, a tear gas canister and military gear were found on Tuesday at Lusignan New Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara, police said.

Police said ranks, acting on information received, searched construction debris on the eastern side of an unoccupied plot of land on the eastern side of the scheme.

The search turned up 7.62 x 39mm live rounds, spent shells, 12-gauge cartridges, a tear gas canister, firearm components and military gear, police said.

The items were taken into police custody and lodged at the Vigilance Police Station.
No arrest has been made and investigations are ongoing, police said.

 

Items found by police
Items found by police
Items found by police
Items found by police