Crime

Millions worth of gold carted off from Kitty gold dealer

Millions of dollars worth of gold and $38 million in cash were carted off this morning by three armed men who attacked the Wallison Enterprise gold trading company in Gordon Street, Kitty. Police investigators were called to the scene moments after the men made good their escape with neighbours unaware of the robbery that took […]

5th suspect arrested over murder of visiting Guyanese in Berbice

The Guyana Police Force has arrested a fifth suspect as it continues its probe of the murder of 60-year-old Hemraj Pardesi in Reliance Settlement, Berbice. The arrest yesterday of the latest suspect came after four persons were initially arrested in connection with the same crime. The Police said a sixth person is being sought. Pardesi […]

Visiting Guyanese found murdered in Canje backyard

A 60-year-old overseas-based Guyanese man who returned to Guyana in early July to begin the reconstruction of his home in Canje, Berbice was found murdered in his backyard late last evening. Four persons including a 36-year-old woman, have been taken into custody and are being questioned about the murder of Hemraj Pardessi. A Police report […]

Venezuelan hot dog vendor found murdered in alleyway

Police investigators are probing the murder of a Venezuelan national who worked as a hot dog vendor in the city. The man’s lifeless body was discovered early yesterday morning in an alleyway along Church street next door to the Sleepin Hotel. He has been identified as 32-year-old Antonio Singh. A police report said the man […]

Two Berbice youths nabbed with marijuana packed backpacks

Two Berbice men were remanded to jail this afternoon over allegations of drug trafficking. The duo, 23-year-old Vickey Doodnauth and 19-year-old Richie Sewadhan were arrested in a motor vehicle at Factory Road Plaisance on Thursday afternoon with two backpacks that were packed with marijuana. In a statement, CANU said over 28 pounds of marijuana was […]

18-year-old stabbed by girlfriend after ending relationship

An 18-year-old man from Lethem is nursing stab wounds to both of his arms after he was attacked by his 20-year-old girlfriend when he told her he wanted to end their relationship. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon in the Region 9 community.  According to a Police report, the 18-year-old youth, Brandon Bailey returned home yesterday […]