Five cops under close arrest over stolen gold

Five police officers attached to the Brickdam Police Station are currently under close arrest after they allegedly stole a quantity of raw gold from some miners last Friday.

Stabroek News was reliably informed that an investigation has been launched into the incident which occured at Timehri, East Bank Demerara.

Reports revealed that the ranks visited the area after receiving information that the miners were allegedly involved in illegal activities. The miners were searched by the ranks during which they were allegedly relieved of the raw gold.

Investigations are ongoing.