Armed robbery suspects arrested during police raid
Two young men who were fingered in several armed robberies were arrested on Monday during a Police operation in Sophia and its environs. Police stated that while conducting an exercise in Plum Park, Sophia, three armed robbery suspects attempted to escape but they were pursued, which led to the arrest of two of them.
The duo was taken back to their place of abode where a search was conducted, and several electronic tablets, cell phones, and other electronic devices were found – all suspected to be stolen.
The teen suspects were taken to the Turkeyen Police station, pending charges.
Some of the items that were confiscated during the search
In addition, several cell phones were found at the home of a 25-year-old vendor of Block E South Sophia. Again, the items are suspected to have been stolen and as such he was arrested, pending investigations.
Further, while in the Plum Park area, the Police observed a male riding away on a motorcycle. This prompted the ranks to search his premises during which they found two flat-screen televisions, a stereo set and several other electronics – all suspected to have been stolen.
Recently, the Police have been conducting raids in several areas in Georgetown.
