Minibus Driver and Passengers Arrested After Unclaimed Gun Found

A minibus driver and several passengers were arrested after police found a Glock 9mm pistol in a bag behind the driver’s seat. The driver, Adrian Dailey, denied owning the bag. None of the passengers claimed ownership of the bag containing the firearm, leading to their arrest and transfer to the Timehri Police Station for further investigation.

On a recent Sunday, a group comprising a minibus driver and several passengers was arrested following the discovery of an unclaimed Glock 9mm pistol found within the vehicle. The incident occurred at Shanta Creek on the Soesdyke Linden Highway, where police officers, acting on specific intelligence, conducted a search of the minibus, ultimately leading to the firearms discovery behind the driver’s seat in a bag.

The minibus driver, Adrian Dailey, maintained that the bag containing the gun did not belong to him. The passengers, identified as Pettol October, Sharmain Yearwood, Dewon Johnson, Janell Maloney, and several others from different backgrounds, were questioned about their belongings. Notably, none of them stepped forward to claim the bag, nor did they assert any prior knowledge of the firearm housed within it.

Consequently, all individuals involved were informed of the charges against them, resulting in their arrest. The group was taken to the Timehri Police Station for processing as the investigation proceeded. Dailey and the passengers remain in custody as authorities continue to examine the details surrounding the firearm.

In summary, the arrest of the minibus driver Adrian Dailey and his passengers followed the discovery of an unclaimed firearm during a police search. Despite being given the opportunity to claim possession of the bag containing the Glock 9mm pistol, all individuals denied any affiliation with it. This situation underscores the legal implications of firearm possession, as all parties are now under investigation.

Original Source: newsroom.gy