Firearms, drugs seized in Aramu Backdam raid

Nov 10, 2025 News

— four persons arrested

(Kaieteur News) – Acting on intelligence, Guyana Police conducted a major operation at Aramu Backdam, Region 7, on Sunday uncovering a firearm, ammunition, and significant quantities of suspected narcotics.

Firearms, drugs seized in Aramu Backdam raid

Some of the marijuana that was seized by police.

Police also seized a quantity of cocaine during the raid.

Four individuals, including two couples, were taken into custody as investigations continue.

In a press release police said during the operation, ranks searched the business premises of a 33-year-old businessman of Queenstown, Georgetown and his 37-year-old reputed wife, of Aramu Landing. A 12-gauge shotgun with its serial number filed off, an air pistol and six (6) 12-gauge live cartridges were found during the search.

Further searches were carried out at another building within the same compound, occupied by a 38-year-old gold miner of West Watooka Hilltop, Linden and his 27-year-old reputed wife Aramu Landing. There, the police discovered quantities of suspected cannabis including substances believed to be cocaine and amphetamine. The items were seized and all the suspects were arrested. The suspected narcotics were later weighed in the presence of the suspects. All exhibits were sealed and lodged. The four suspects remain in police custody as investigations continue. Investigations ongoing.

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