Gunplay unfolded yesterday afternoon in North Ruimveldt as police chased down and captured a man who reportedly had a quantity of marijuana in his possession.
A police source told Stabroek News that as ranks were carrying out a routine operation in the area they observed a man carrying a bag. They followed the man and he was seen throwing the bag away, which resulted in police chasing behind him. The police source said the man discharged a round at the police and they returned fire. However, no one was injured during the exchange.