Sophia man intercepted after failing to stop

Apr 23, 2026 News

…gun, ammo, ski mask found in car

Sophia man intercepted after failing to stop

The gun, ammunition and ski mask that were found.

(Kaieteur News) – A 32-year-old vendor of ‘D’ Field, Sophia, is now in police custody after allegedly failing to comply with a stop signal during a mobile patrol in Sophia, leading to the discovery of a firearm, ammunition and a ski mask in the vehicle.

Police said the driver was signalled to stop after he was observed acting in a “suspicious manner.” He and a 40-year-old female passenger, a waitress of Durban Street, Lodge, are now in custody.

According to the Guyana Police Force, the incident occurred on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at about 17:45hrs during an operation on Red Road, Sophia. Ranks on mobile patrol observed a white Toyota Allion motorcar proceeding in the opposite direction, with the driver behaving suspiciously. The driver reportedly ignored instructions to stop, resulting in a chase.

The vehicle was intercepted further north on Red Road, Sophia, where the driver was arrested and escorted, along with the motorcar, to the Turkeyen Police Station. A search conducted in his presence uncovered a ski mask containing a silver and black .380 Lorcin pistol, along with seven rounds of .380 ammunition.

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