Shots fired, three men held after hijacking taxi

At about 2100h. last night, the police say that four men hired a taxi driven by Sheldon Anderson at the Stabroek Market to go to Eccles, EBD. At Eccles the driver was held at gunpoint and his motor vehicle taken away by the men who drove further into Eccles.

The police say Anderson traced the vehicle, which was subsequently found, but was forced to retreat after rounds were discharged by the men. However, they abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene after neighbouring residents came out.

Quick response by the police to the report resulted in three of the suspects being arrested. They are in police custody assisting with the investigations.