Murder suspect arrested in Annai

Police have arrested a 19-year-old resident of Annai in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old tour guide last September.

In a release, Police said the man was arrested in Annai, North Rupununi, on Tuesday. He is a suspect in the fatal stabbing of 21-year-old John Elliot, a tour guide at the Atta Lodge.

Ranks reportedly went to the Annai residence at around 23:30 hrs on Tuesday and observed several individuals inside the house. A search was conducted, during which a quantity of suspected cannabis was found in the possession of the 19-year-old suspect.

Five male juveniles, along with a 21-year-old male, were also arrested and escorted to the Annai Police Station, where they are assisting with ongoing investigations.

The suspected narcotics were weighed in the presence of the suspect and amounted to 11 grams before being lodged.

Investigations are ongoing.