(Kaieteur News) – Three persons have been arrested following an armed robbery which occurred on Thursday at 14 Miles, Issano Landing, Middle Mazaruni River.

According to police, the robbery occurred at approximately 03:00h. The victim, a 30-year-old gold miner of St. Ignatius Village, Central Rupununi, was allegedly assaulted and robbed at gunpoint.

According to preliminary investigations, the victim was at a shop in the area when he was approached by two men, ages 27 and 49, both gold miners from Craig, East Bank Demerara, and West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, respectively.