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A Chief Prison Officer of High Park, Timehri, East Bank Demerara was, at about 01:00hr on Saturday, reportedly pounced upon by a group of men that included a Police Corporal, and robbed of $40,000 cash.
According to reports, the 43-year-old victim was standing on the Soesdyke Public Road, East Bank Demerara when he suddenly found himself surrounded by four males, one of whom was armed with a knife. He was held at knifepoint, and was relieved of the money.
The men then quickly made good their escape, but two of them were apprehended shortly afterwards by the Police. The money was found in their possession, and it was returned to the Prison Officer.
The Police are hunting the other suspects as investigations continue.