–discovery of unlicensed firearm

Police are investigating an alleged discharge of a firearm with intent following an incident at Barr Street, Kitty, Georgetown, around 23:45 hrs on Monday, October 12, 2026.

The police this morning said preliminary investigations, revealed that Senior Superintendent Prem Narine, Head of Special Branch, reported hearing what appeared to be a gunshot as a black Toyota Allion, bearing registration number PXX 5300, approached his residence.

He took cover and discharged several rounds from his service firearm in the vehicle’s direction, after which it drove away.

The senior officer disclosed that he had previously seen the vehicle monitoring his residence.

The vehicle was later intercepted at the junction of Vlissengen Road and Sandy Babb Street, Kitty. Its occupants were identified as Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed, 39, Mario Mohamed, 25, and Eugene Thorne, 35, all of whom were arrested.

A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of an unlicensed .32 Taurus pistol without a serial number and three live rounds of ammunition. Police also recovered one .32 spent shell near the residence and four 9mm spent shells.

The firearm, ammunition and spent shells were lodged for ballistic examination, while CCTV footage is to be reviewed.

The three men remain in Police custody as investigations continue.

(Modified Press Release//Guyana Police Force)