Cops intercept suspicious car, arrest rental service owner

The car, which was impounded

Follow a tip about a planned robbery, police on Thursday intercepted a car that it is believed was to be used in the crime.

The Guyana Police Force said that based on information received about the planned robbery, it dispatched two patrols to Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo.

Around 6.23 pm, a red car, fitting the description given to police, was approaching from the opposite direction.

The police said ranks attempted to stop the car but the driver sped away. However, he was recognised by one of the ranks.