Three men were arrested yesterday following an attempt to rob a Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) official at his Tuschen New Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo home.
According to the police, the incident occurred at approximately 6.48 am and involved the 42-year-old Director of Projects.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the man had exited his home through a western door to dispose of garbage. After returning inside and securing the door, he went to his bedroom and checked his security cameras.
He reportedly saw four masked men entering his yard and approaching the western door, which they attempted to open. The official immediately contacted the police.
Acting on information, ranks intercepted three men at Fisher Dam, Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo. They were identified as two labourers, aged 23 and 22, of Tucville, Georgetown, and a 22-year-old security guard of Cane View Squatting Area, Georgetown.
Police said a search uncovered a suspected firearm and three matching rounds in a haversack carried by one of the men. Another suspected firearm and three matching rounds were allegedly found concealed on the 23-year-old.
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