During intensified surveillance on Waterkant, near the Centrale Bank van Suriname (Central Bank of Suriname), police detained two men after an illegal firearm was found in their vehicle. One of the suspects has since been remanded in custody, while the other was released after questioning.

The arrest took place as part of the ongoing intervention operation, in which police are carrying out additional checks and patrols to combat crime.

During the operation, a joint police unit checked a vehicle occupied by suspects R.M. (24) and F.B. (29). While searching the vehicle, officers discovered a firearm for which no permit could be produced. The weapon was immediately seized and both men were taken to the police station for processing.

Firearm found to belong to 24-year-old suspect

Preliminary police investigations have shown that the firearm belonged to R.M. The 24-year-old man did not possess the required documents to lawfully have the weapon in his possession.

After consultation with the Public Prosecution Service, it was decided to remand R.M. in custody pending the investigation. The second suspect, F.B., was released after the investigation showed that he had no involvement with the firearm found. The Recherche Paramaribo department has been tasked with the further investigation into the case.