An 18-year-old miner was stabbed to death during an argument at Marudi Backdam, South Rupununi minutes after midnight Sunday and the suspect, a Venezuelan national has since been arrested.
Shadrech Martin of Aishalton Village, South Rupununi was stabbed in his chest during the incident which occurred around 00.20hrs Sunday.
The suspect, a 16-year-old Venezuelan is currently in police custody assisting with the investigation.