Baramita man arrested after leading police to hidden firearm

The firearm that was found

Twenty-two-year-old Romel Alonzo who was initially arrested for threatening behaviour was rearrested after he led police to the discovery of a firearm.

According to a statement by the Guyana Police Force (GPF), ranks in Regional Division #1 were probing the alleged threatening behaviour against a 38-year-old shopkeeper of Baramita, North West District last Sunday.

The man was informed of the complaint and was taken to the Baramita Police Station on Monday where he was questioned about the alleged threatening behaviour.