Gold, firearm confirmed stolen in Kartuni raids

As the probe into the Kartuni, Cuyuni River mining camps robberies widens, Commander of ‘F’ Division, Ravindradat Budhram yesterday disclosed that a quantity of raw gold and one firearm have been confirmed missing thus far.

When contacted for an update on the matter yesterday afternoon, Budhram said that the police yesterday flew into the area. “They were picked up from one point yesterday by a helicopter and taken to another point”, Budhram said.

As the investigation continues, he said there has been no report of any serious injuries.