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Randy Jagdeo granted bail as probe into 23 AK-47 rifles continues
(Kaieteur News) – Businessman Randy Jagdeo, who was arrested in connection with the discovery of 23 AK-47 rifles at Schoonard, West Bank Demerara earlier this month, has been released on station bail as investigations into the major arms bust continue.
Out on bail: Randy Jagdeo
Police confirmed that Jagdeo was granted bail in a substantial sum after he surrendered to law enforcement following the issuance of a wanted bulletin in relation to the June 11 seizure.
The businessman was held as part of ongoing investigations into the discovery of the high-powered weapons, which were intercepted during a Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) operation along the West Bank of Demerara.
The recovered guns and ammunition
During the operation, ranks discovered a cache of 23 AK-47 rifles along with a quantity of ammunition inside a vehicle.
Crime Chief and Deputy Commissioner of Police Wendell Blanhum previously confirmed that the weapons were manufactured in the United States. He noted that one of the rifles had an intact serial number, while the remaining 22 had their serial numbers destroyed.
The discovery is part of a wider investigation into one of the most significant illegal firearms seizures in recent weeks.
Investigations are ongoing.
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