3 in custody, boat, vehicle ceased in alleged cattle rustling racket

Three persons are in custody assisting with the investigation into the alleged theft of four heads of cattle in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) on Sunday morning.
Regional Commander, Senior Superintendent Shivpersaud Bacchus said the Police are investigating an alleged cattle rustling operation which resulted in the seizure of one wooden boat, a canter, and four cows.
He also revealed that three males were arrested and are assisting with the investigation.
Guyana Times understands that the animals were stolen and placed into a boat and taken to Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice). However, the Police were able to intercept the suspects as they were about to commence phase two of their operation – that is to slaughter the animals and sell the meat.
Recently, Regional Detective Officer Rawl Nedd told the media that the Police in the region are working to tackle cattle rustling.
The Superintendent said they are looking at all players in the circle, including butchers.
“We are dealing with the increase in cattle rustling in Region Six and we have a team and the CID [Criminal Investigation Department] along with intel and we are attacking that problem head-on. We will be looking at both the persons who are supplying and the persons who are selling,” the senior officer said.
“We believe in investigating, having the evidence, seeking legal advice and based on that advice sending for prosecution,” Nedd said when asked about prosecution.