Last Updated on Monday, 12 October 2026, 10:11 by Written By Denis Chabrol
Police said they have arrested a prime suspect in an armed robbery at Number 2 village, East Canje, Berbice.
Investigators said they have also seized a getaway car, cash and one bullet.
The victim of last Saturday’s robbery was a 57-year old businessman
Police said the suspect is a 27-year-old food vendor of Vryman’s Erven, New Amsterdam, Berbice,.
He was arrested on Sunday October 11, 2026, about 2 PM in connection with the incident.
Acting on information received, investigators said they subsequently recovered GY$500,000 in cash and a motor car suspected to have been used during the robbery.
A search of the motor car also led to the discovery of a .32 revolver containing two rounds of ammunition.
“The firearm, ammunition, cash and motor car were lodged pending investigation.
The suspect remains in custody as investigations continue, while efforts are underway to locate other persons suspected of being involved in the robbery,” police also said.
