Three men are in police custody following the armed robbery and wounding of a gold miner at Issano Landing, Middle Mazaruni River, early yesterday morning.
Police said the robbery occurred at approximately 3 am at 14 Miles, Issano Landing, and involved a 30-year-old miner from St Ignatius Village, Central Rupununi.
According to preliminary investigations, the miner was at a shop when he was approached by two other miners, aged 27 and 49, from Craig, East Bank Demerara, and West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, respectively.
Police said one of the men was reportedly armed with a handgun and several shots were discharged during the incident.
The victim was allegedly assaulted and robbed of his wallet containing approximately $130,000. The two men then reportedly escaped on a motorcycle.
The injured miner was subsequently found and taken to the Mahdia Regional Hospital, where he was admitted. His condition was listed as serious but stable.
Acting on information, police later apprehended the two suspects at 14 Miles Backdam.
Investigations led ranks to another location in the area, where they reportedly recovered a Glock pistol, a magazine and three live rounds of ammunition.
A 32-year-old miner from Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara, was arrested in connection with the discovery.
The firearm, magazine and ammunition were lodged pending examination. The three men remained in custody as the investigation continued.
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