POLICE have arrested a man following investigations into a report that, a Guyana Water Inc. (GWI) disconnection contractor executing a routine, on September 11, was threatened with a cutlass by the occupant of the home at

Lot 59 Craig Milne, Cove & John, East Coast Demerara.
GWI Divisional Revenue Manager, Malica Dowlin said it was verified that the property was scheduled to be disconnected when an occupier of the house approached Miles Moore, who is attached to the GWI contractor.
Dowlin said the individual brandished the weapon and issued the threat of bodily harm if Moore executed the task.
GWI contacted the Cove and John Police Station and the arrest was effected and the suspect remains in custody.
The water utility said it is unaware whether the individual held is the account holder stated in its customer database.
Meanwhile, GWI Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Nigel Niles strongly condemned any threats to the employees or contractors associated with the agency by customers.
“The company will explore all legal avenues to thoroughly prosecute any customer who threatens or harms any worker conducting business on behalf of GWI,” he said.