Detention extended for Curacao gold heist accused

The six persons implicated in the snatching of US$11.5 million worth of gold bars from a Guyana-registered cargo vessel in Curacao almost two months ago must now spend 60 days behind bars pending an ongoing probe on the Dutch Caribbean Island.

“The detention of the suspects today confirmed by the RC was prolonged for a maximum period of 60 days. Following is the renewal detention for up to 30 days and the additional extension detention by a maximum of 30 days”,