Armed robbers steal about $10.2 million from Berbice beverage depot; suspects arrested

Investigations into an armed robbery at a beverage depot in East Berbice-Corentyne have advanced following the arrest of three suspects, with police reporting the recovery of some of the stolen cash and a firearm. A significant development in the case is the suggestion, derived from information provided by those in custody, that the incident may have been facilitated by inside assistance. The incident occurred at approximately 19:35 on Saturday at the business premises of 57-year-old Jagnaven Prasad, known locally as "Balram,” in Number 2 Village, East Canje, Region Six. According to police, three masked men entered the establishment, one armed with a handgun while the others carried a baseball bat and a cutlass. Prasad, who was in the cashier area, reported that the intruders demanded cash and searched multiple drawers. Prasad stated that he initially resisted the demands, insisting he had no money, until one of the men pointed a firearm at him and threatened to kill him. He subsequently surrendered the keys to a locked drawer. The suspects reportedly took approximately $200,000 from one drawer and another $10 million in Guyanese and US dollars from a separate location within the office, totaling an estimated $10.2 million. Police confirmed that no shots were fired and no injuries were sustained during the 15 to 20-minute confrontation.

(Kaieteur News) – Armed bandits on Saturday night stormed the business establishment of 57-year-old Jagnarine Persaud, also known as “Balram”, at No. 2 Village, East Canje, Berbice, and escaped with $10 million. Police said the robbery under arms occurred at about 19:35 hrs. at the Seema and Devalsh (Balram) Outlet. Preliminary investigations revealed that Persaud was […] The post Masked gunmen rob Berbice businessman of $10 million appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Three suspects have been arrested, and a portion of the stolen money and at least one firearm recovered, following an armed robbery at a beverage depot at Number 2 Village, East Canje, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). The investigation has also taken a significant turn, with information reportedly provided by the suspects suggesting that the robbery […] The post “I just gave it up” – Canje businessman after $10.2M robbery appeared first on INews Guyana.

Three armed and masked men carted off with more than $10 million in cash after robbing a 57-year-old businessman at his No. 2 Village, East Canje, Berbice property. The robbery occurred at about 19:35h on Saturday (October 10, 2026). According to police reports, the businessman was in the cashier area of his beverage depot, located on […] The post Bandits rob Canje businessman of over $10M cash appeared first on INews Guyana.