Police have arrested the prime suspect in the fatal shooting of East Bank Berbice businessman, Hemchan Utam.
Additionally, the police have been able to locate the firearm that is believed to have been used in the shooting.
A motorcycle belonging to the suspect was also recovered.
According to the police, an intelligence-led operation conducted by a senior officer and team of police on Thursday evening at Lot 54 Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, Berbice, resulted in the apprehension of Troyden Trellis, a 28-year-old man who is known to the police.
The police said a search was conducted within the apartment, during which a 9MM pistol bearing serial number KL1973 engraved on the frame, along with three matching rounds, were found.
The firearm was found concealed in a hidden compartment within the wall-divider in the living room.
Additionally, a black Honda motorcycle was discovered at the rear of the premises. It was identified as the vehicle used in the commission of the murder/robbery and the subsequent escape.
A 25-year-old female and the mother of Trellis’ child, who resides at the said address, was also present at the time. She too was arrested and placed in custody.
The firearm and motorcycle were seized and lodged. The suspect remains in custody.
On Thursday at about 10:30 hours, Utam called ‘Jetto’, a 54-year-old businessman of Edinburgh Village, East Bank Berbice was shot by a lone unmasked gunman at his business place.
Reports are that Utam and his workers were conducting business when the lone unmasked gunman pounced upon them.
Utam operated a retail store selling construction materials and also operated Jetto Trucking Service.
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