Police in Regional Division 7 responded to a report yesterday of someone indiscriminately discharging a firearm in Blackwater Backdam, Cuyuni River and found a high-powered rifle.
A statement from the police said that two ranks were dispatched to the area and when they arrived in the Backdam, they contacted the person who made the report. Based on information received, the ranks were taken to the camp where the man accused of discharging the firearm, was located.
Upon approaching him, the ranks observed a rifle in his hand and upon seeing the ranks, he dropped the rifle and fled into the nearby bushes.
He was pursued by the ranks but they were unable to apprehend him.
The firearm was found to be a Rockriver 5.56 mm Rifle with 27 rounds.
The police ranks took possession of the firearm, and the search is continuing for the suspect.
