4 arrested during Police raids

Four persons were arrested on Tuesday after Police conducted raids in several areas in Georgetown and on the West Bank of Demerara (WCD).
During the raid in Georgetown, a 21-year-old block-maker of Howes Street, Charlestown, Georgetown; a 19-year-old painter of Russell Street, Charlestown; a 21-year-old miner of James Street, Albouystown and a 21-year-old mason of Howes Street, Charlestown, were arrested. The men were all taken into custody pending investigations for the offence of robbery under arms.
Meanwhile, also on Tuesday, Police conducted a cordon-and-search exercise on the premises of a welder of Caglon Dam, Pouderoyen, WBD, for stolen or unlawfully obtained items.
During the search, 25 black helmets, four motorcycle engines, and one disassembled motorcycle engine were found. When questioned, the welder claimed the items belonged to his son who resides at the same address.
The items are lodged at the Vreed-en-Hoop Police Station.
Only a few days ago, three persons were taken into custody after the Police in Region 4A (Georgetown to Agricola) conducted several cordon-and-search exercises throughout the division.
Police said the exercises were conducted on several mechanic shops, suspected drug houses, and homes. Motorists and pedestrians were also searched during the exercises.
A total of eight motorcycles inclusive of XR, Trip, and Honjue models were seized. Ninety-two grams of cannabis was also found abandoned under Stabroek Market and was lodged.