A 40-year-old customs officer of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) was arrested, on Sunday, for allegedly shooting and injuring two horse-cart operators who were cutting grass in an empty lot next to his home at Kersaint Park, La Bonne Intention, East Coast Demerara (ECD).

Police contacted the suspect and he handed over his licensed 9MM with 12 matching rounds in the magazine.

He was told of the offence, cautioned and made claims that the men were in the empty lot next door to his home when one of the men attempted to enter his yard and he discharged the firearm in the air and then in their direction.

The matter was reported to the Sparendaam Police Station at around 16:00hrs on Sunday. Police disclosed that the two-horse cart operators visited an empty lot which is situated west of the customs officer’s home to cut grass for their horses.

“The suspect discharged several rounds in their direction and, subsequently, the 30-year-old operator received injuries to his right leg, while the 36-year-old operator received injuries to his right foot. Both victims were escorted to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation by police where they were both admitted and underwent surgeries,” police said.

The customs officer was arrested and escorted to the Sparendaam Police Station where he was placed in custody as investigations continue.