Cop, rural constable arrested over foiled Republic bank heist

Members of the Professional Guard Service, bank employees and police ranks gathered in front the Water Street location where the attack occurred.

A policeman attached to ‘A’ Division and a rural constable, who were said to have been active participants in Tuesday’s attempted robbery of the Republic Bank branch at Water Street, Georgetown, which left one of the bandits dead, were arrested on Thursday night, Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum has confirmed.

Speaking to Stabroek News last evening, Blanhum said the ranks were among four persons in police custody. He informed too that on Thursday police were granted an extension to detain the two other suspects – Republic Bank employee, Jamal Haynes, 24, of Norton Street, Georgetown and Keron Saunders.

Investigators, Blanhum said, will be aiming to complete investigations over the weekend with a view to instituting charges as early as Monday.