A Rose Hall Corentyne Berbice businessman, his son and two others are in custody as the police probe a series of criminal activities allegedly carried out by the men.
Commander of B division Calvin Brutus confirmed that the businessman was arrested by the police. The commander said their initial investigations revealed that the businessman’s son has been using his .32 licensed firearm along with others to rob people on the Corentyne. The commander pointed to two incidents the men were fingered in. He said there are also reports that some of the stolen items were sold by the businessman. According to the commander, two other suspects are on the run.
The breakthrough was made by the police during an operation at Tain on the Corentyne, when the police searched a vehicle and found a mask, crowbar and cutlass in the vehicle.
The breakthrough was made by the police during an operation at Tain on the Corentyne, when the police searched a vehicle and found a mask, crowbar and cutlass in the vehicle.
The police investigations into the matter are ongoing and the men are expected to appear in court later this week.