Lethem porters remanded for attempting to rob businessman

Two porters – Seon Fraser, 26, of Monkey Mountain, and Theron Sandwell, 18, of Paramakatoi, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) – were charged and remanded to prison on Thursday in connection with attempting to commit a felony.
The duo appeared before Magistrate Omadatt Chandan at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court, where the indictable charge was read to them. Police stated that the two men attempted to rob a businessman from Tabatinga, Central Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo).
They were arrested on December 3, 2025. Nevertheless, on Thursday, the duo was not required to enter a plea and was remanded to prison until January 28, 2026.