Measures to stem armed robbery must be implemented now – Central Corentyne chamber

The Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce is alarmed at the resurgence of crime in the ancient county and is urging Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee to urgently put steps in place to arrest it and to bring to justice the perpetrators of these crimes.

Since the start of the year there have been at least four serious incidents of robbery or attempted robbery, especially in Rose Hall Town, including one that has resulted in the murder of security guard Chandrabhan Persaud on Saturday morning, the Chamber said in a press release. Further, a brazen daylight attack on the AK Pawn Shop last Thursday that resulted in the loss of millions, and two other attacks on business since that time suggest that the bandits are enjoying free reign.

“These incidents taken together do not serve to inspire confidence in the authorities in the Berbice district to