Two men are in police custody following firearm incidents at Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara, and Wismar, Linden, over the weekend.
In the first case, police said a 38-year-old Pouderoyen businessman was arrested after he allegedly pointed a licensed pistol at a construction worker during an altercation on Saturday.
The incident occurred at approximately 5.20 pm along the Pouderoyen Public Road and involved a 28-year-old construction worker of Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo.
According to the police, the construction worker was driving along the road when he encountered the businessman, who was riding a motorcycle. An incident between the two road users reportedly resulted in an argument.
During the altercation, the businessman allegedly drew a firearm, pointed it at the construction worker and threatened him.
Acting on information received, ranks contacted and arrested the businessman. Police said the weapon was a licensed .32 Taurus pistol, for which the suspect is the registered licence holder.
The pistol and a magazine containing 11 live .32 rounds were lodged as part of the investigation. Investigators also reviewed footage from CCTV cameras in the area.
Meanwhile, a 30-year-old pork knocker was arrested on Sunday after police allegedly found an unlicensed pistol and ammunition in a bag he was carrying near Dakoura Creek, Wismar.
Police said ranks conducting a mobile patrol at approximately 1.15 pm observed the Victory Valley resident behaving suspiciously.
He was stopped and searched, and a Glock 19 pistol fitted with a magazine containing eight live 9mm rounds was allegedly found in his shoulder bag.
The man, who police said does not hold a firearm licence, was taken to the Wismar Police Station. The firearm and ammunition were lodged.
Both suspects remain in custody as investigations continue.
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