Two Venezuelan nationals were yesterday remanded to prison for allegedly breaking into and stealing over $1 million worth of valuables from a shop in Kaikan, Region 7.
The charge alleged that 24-year-old Xavier Lopez and 25-year-old Nelson Perez, on January 25, at Chuau Landing, broke and entered the shop of Collin Basil and stole a cellphone, two haversacks, a quantity of Bristol cigarettes, 10 packs of food seasoning, 35 pounds of silver and a box of condoms; total value being $1,350,000.
Both of the accused denied the allegation and told the court that they were permitted to stay in Guyana for three months by use of immigration forms as they do not have passports.
Reports indicated that police ranks, acting on information received, arrested the men and a search was conducted. Some of the items mentioned in the charge were said to have been found in their possession.
Police Prosecutor, Adduni Inniss, objected to bail being granted to the two men, stating that they are flight risks, as they have no ties to the jurisdiction.
Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus remanded both men to prison and adjourned the matter until February 5.
