Teen, others busted with $2M worth of stolen copper wire

Two males, one 16 and the other 32, are now in Police custody following the theft of $2 million worth of copper wire and other items belonging to Troy Resources. This theft occurred between Thursday and Friday last at 14 Miles Issano in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), and the items have reportedly been recovered.
The items were reportedly stolen by several persons, including the teenager, from a location at Half Mile Wismar, Linden; and the Police have said that, acting on information received, an investigator attached to the Natural Resources Ministry and other personnel went to 14 Miles Issano, where they intercepted two Canters that were loaded with the stolen items.
“In efforts to escort them to Mackenzie Police Station, the suspects, along with the Canter and stolen items, were escorted to the Kurupukari Crossing; where, while awaiting the pontoon, three of the five suspects escaped, leaving the Canter behind,” the Police have said in a release to the media.
However, upon arriving at the Mackenzie Police Station, the teen and the driver of one of the Canters were interrogated, during which
the 32-year-old suspect stated that he was hired by one of the escaped suspects to transport the items for a fee of $250,000. Of this sum, $100,000 has already been paid in advance.
Charges are expected to be laid shortly. Meanwhile, efforts are being made to have the other Canter transported to Mackenzie.