Police say pursuing all angles in AK-47 find

The police say they are pursuing all possible angles in the investigation involving the Sophia couple who was taken into custody on Sunday following the discovery of several items including an AK47 assault rifle.

This is according to

Crime Chief (ag) Michael Kingston who yesterday described the probe as “deep”. Kingston, when contacted for an update on the investigation, told Stabroek News that the police are “going the length” to ensure that all aspects of the investigation are looked at.

He added that ballistics tests are also being conducted on the AK-47 assault rifle to determine whether it was used to commit any crime.

The police on Monday had said that the couple: a construction worker and his reputed wife was arrested on Sunday evening following an hours-long operation in North Sophia.

A police press statement had said that during the operation which commenced around 10.30 pm a quantity of local and foreign currencies, two unlicensed firearms, an AK-47 assault rifle and a pistol, 62 rounds of live ammunition and more than 32 kilograms of suspected cannabis were found.

The operation was conducted by ranks stationed at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters under the command of a Superintendent.

The police had added that they are on the hunt for a third suspect.

Once the investigation is completed the police will proceed to seek legal advice on the way forward in the matter.