“Spanish man” arrested for discharging firearm at Parika

A 28-year-old man was arrested on Sunday after he allegedly discharged a loaded firearm at Parika, East Bank Essequibo (EBE).
Police stated that at about 14:00h on Sunday, a 29-year-old unemployed woman of Parika Access Road, EBE, reported that whilst standing on the road in front of her home, one identifiable “Spanish man” discharged four rounds in the air, causing herself and family to run for cover.

When interviewed, she said the man had accused her brother of stealing US$3000 from him. As a result, Police went to the area and several persons were questioned, and useful information was received.
However, at about 14:30h on the same day, the suspect was contacted on the Parika Access Road and told of the allegations made against him.
He admitted to discharging several rounds in the air because one of the woman’s brothers allegedly stole US$3000 from him.
As a result, Police escorted him to his home on Leonora Public Road, WCD, where a search was conducted in his bedroom, and a firearm (without any ammunition) was found on top of an AC unit.
The firearm was shown to him, and he was told of the allegation and cautioned. He replied, saying: “Yeah, dah is the gun.”
He was arrested and escorted to the Police Station along with the firearm, where it was further examined in his presence, but no serial number was found.
The firearm was lodged, and the man’s hands were swabbed for gunpowder residue. Investigations are ongoing.