Wanted rapist nabbed with illegal gun, ammunition

A man who was wanted by Police for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl was arrested at Apaiqua Landing, Upper Mazaruni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), with an illegal firearm and several rounds of ammunition.
Based on reports reaching Guyana Times, the wanted man, who hails from Leonora, West Coast Demerara (WCD), was arrested on Saturday.
However, upon his arrest, a search was conducted on his person during which one 9mm pistol along with four live rounds of matching ammunition was unearthed.
In addition, one 9mm magazine and two 12-gauge cartridges were found in his possession.
He was immediately arrested and taken to the nearest police station, where he was later transported to the Bartica Police Station.
The police have since lodged the gun and bullets as they continue their probe into both the rape allegation and the possession of firearm and ammunition.