Police intercept Berbice trio with meat of stolen cattle

Three men were taken into custody on Wednesday for allegedly stealing cattle worth $240,000 belonging to Ganisey Parsram from No. 64 Village, Corentyne, Berbice.
In custody are 26-year-old Noel Gray, Shermond Thompson,44, and Oudwin Binda,47, all residents of Corentyne, Berbice.
Based on reports received, Chavand Parsram, the son of the victim told investigators that his father has been the registered owner of Brand #OG98 for about 20 years and used it to brand all of his cattle, including the two stolen bulls.

The man further related that at about 16:00h on August 1, 2024, he secured the two bulls mentioned in a ‘mesh pen’ at their No. 64 Village pasture and left for his residence. When he returned the following day at about 07:00h, he returned to the pen to check on his cattle and discovered the two bulls missing.
However, at about 20:00h on Wednesday, Chavand reportedly received a telephone call that someone was stealing cattle and loading them in a motorcar. He immediately contacted the Springlands Police Station and reported the matter.
Police ranks responded to the call and went to the location where they intercepted a Toyota Raum bearing registration number PPP 2810 that was at the time being driven by Gray. Thompson and Binda were the other occupants.

During a search of the vehicle, ‘four quarters’ of a cow was seen in the vehicle. The Carcasses bore that brand number mentioned above. The men did not have any transit, veterinary pass nor notice of intention to slaughter at the time they were stopped and searched.
The suspects related that two men – Jerry and Brooks – gave them the two bulls, and they were taking the meat to Cromarty Village. They were then told of the offense committed, arrested, and escorted to the Springlands Police Station.
Police are currently attempting to contact ‘Jerry’ and ‘Brooks’, as investigations continue.