Guyana Opposition Leader arrested after shooting near senior cop’s home

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – Guyanese police on Tuesday confirmed that they had arrested the country’s Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and two of his workers following an incident near the home of the head of the Special Branch Unit, Prem Narine.

In the statement, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) said it is investigating an alleged discharge of a loaded firearm with intent and possession of a firearm and ammunition without a licence, following the incident.

The statement said that Narine was at his residence when he reported that he observed a black Toyota Allion motor car bearing registration number PXX 5300 travelling slowly along Barr Street.