Miner arrested following discovery of shotgun at Imbaimadai

A miner was on Monday arrested following the discovery of a shotgun at Imbaimadai, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
Based on reports, Police received information that a 35-year-old miner, Derbia Viera was seen carrying a firearm during a visit to his mother’s home in Omenike Village on Saturday.

Police went to the location where they were met by Viera’s concerned mother. She confirmed that her son had indeed arrived at her home with a shotgun in his possession which he later hid in a clump of bushes.
With the assistance of the woman, Police were able to recover the firearm – a 12-gauge shotgun, which was wrapped in plastic.
The weapon was taken to the Imbaimadai Police Station after which Viera was arrested. During interrogation, he admitted to the offence, and as such, charges were instituted. He is expected to make his court appearance shortly.