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Two in custody for America Street robbery
Police have pulled in yet another suspect for questioning, as investigations into Tuesday’s America Street robbery and terror attack intensify.
Police Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum said this brings the number of suspects in
Robbery victim: Money Changer Rhyburn Fraser
custody to two.
“Both of the men are known to police and are being questioned about the robbery even as we are pursuing others,” Blanhum said.
Up to press time the men were being grilled by investigators separately.
Kaieteur News understands that the man held yesterday is from Albouystown, while the other suspect arrested on Wednesday is from East Ruimveldt.
On Tuesday evening a crew of about ten masked and unmasked men pulled up at America and Longden Streets’ on Honda CG motor bikes and a car. They then released a volley of bullets from high powered weapons and hand guns and robbed money changers of millions of dollars in cash and jewellery.
Money changer Rhyburn Fraser was relieved of $1.5 M in cash and jewellery but no one was injured.
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