Laing Avenue teen arrested with firearm at drinking bar
An 18-year-old handyman of Laing Avenue, Georgetown, was on Sunday arrested after he was found with a firearm in his possession at a popular drinking bar at Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo (EBE), in the wee hours of Sunday.
Police stated that at about 03:49h, Police acted on information received and went to the popular bar, where they contacted the teenager.
The firearm which was found in the teen’s possession
The ranks proceeded to conduct a search on his person, during which the firearm was found in the pocket of his pants. As such, officers took possession and inspected the firearm but it did not have any ammunition.
Nevertheless, he was told of the allegation, cautioned, arrested, and escorted to the Leonora Police Station, where he was placed in custody pending charges.
