The alleged mastermind in a thwarted plot to execute a Corentyne, Berbice businessman was arrested on Saturday morning.
A police constable on Friday intercepted a car carrying three men, and later discovered a gun and a stolen motorcycle. During interrogation, the men reportedly revealed that they were on their way to execute a Corentyne businessman after being hired by a Jamaican to kill the businessman.
The gun that was recovered
On Saturday morning, Police nabbed the Jamaican the men alleged had hired them. At the time of his arrest, the Jamaican had just arrived from Suriname via the Moleson Creek route. But as investigations continue, police were told that the alleged mastermind and the businessman who was supposed to be killed have a very good relationship.
Up to press time, police were unable to obtain any meaningful information from the Jamaican. However, Commander Ian Amsterdam told this publication that he is confident that his investigators would be able to get a breakthrough in the case.
The stolen motocycle
Reports are that one of the men, who was on a motorcycle, was seen acting in a suspicious manner while the constable was returning to the Whim Police Station. This prompted the constable to follow the motorcyclist as the cyclist drove behind a car.
At Albion, the motorcyclist attempted to make a U-turn, but collided with the car and fell to the ground. After a brief conversation between the motorcyclist and the car driver, the cyclist hopped into the car and they sped away.
Upon seeing this, the lawman called for backup but continued pursuing the vehicle, which turned into Anamayah Street at Williamsburg then stopped. As the policeman approached, the driver threw what appeared to be a gun into a nearby trench and attempted to flee, but by then police backup had arrived and gave pursuit. A .38 revolver was eventually retrieved from the trench. The three men were all arrested and it was then that they admitted that they had been hired to kill the businessman.
