ECD man arrested for discharging loaded firearm

An East Coast Demerara (ECD) man is in Police custody for discharging a loaded firearm in the vicinity of Vryheid Lust South, ECD in the wee hours of Sunday.
Guyana Times understands that about 01:50h, the man was seen discharging the firearm into the air and the Police were summoned.
As the Police arrived at the scene, the man spotted them and fled. He was later apprehended at Better Hope Public Road. A search was conducted on his person and two live rounds of 9mm ammunition were found.
He was arrested by the Police. Based on information received, he is not cooperating with law enforcement. An investigation is ongoing.