Businessman arrested for indiscriminately discharging firearm

A South Ruimveldt, Georgetown businessman was arrested on Sunday evening after he discharged his firearm indiscriminately. According to Police reports, the incident occurred at about 19:56h.
Information received revealed that the resident of Congress Drive, South Ruimveldt, Georgetown, was discharging the loaded firearm unsystematically while his wife and two children were at home.
As such, the police were summoned and a team from Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) responded promptly. The businessman immediately surrendered to the police and he was taken into custody.
A .32 pistol along with several live rounds of ammunition and spent shells were retrieved at the scene.
Guyana Times understands that the 41-year-old businessman is an auto dealer and is also a licensed firearm holder. No injuries were reported but the police have launched an investigation into the matter.
In January, another businessman was taken into Police custody after he unsystematically discharged a loaded firearm on Broad Street, Georgetown.
It was reported that Police ranks were patrolling the La Penitence, Georgetown area when they heard two loud explosions that appeared to be gunshots.
They proceeded to the area and upon arrival, they observed the intoxicated businessman holding a firearm in his hands.
The man was asked to produce his licence and did so without hesitation. Guyana Times understands that the man was arrested after being told of the allegation.
His firearm, a .32 Taurus pistol, was seized and lodged. Two spent shells were discovered in the area.