Bandits grab $1M in Uitvlugt drug store attack

Armed bandits on Friday evening invaded Tiwari’s Drug Store at Uitvlugt, West Coast Demerara, from where they carted off over $1 million in cash.

The attack, which took place around 7.45 pm at Lot 6 Uitvlugt Front, saw Tularam Tiwari, 55, being held at gunpoint by the bandits, who relieved him of $1,065,000.

Sunday Stabroek was told that two bandits, both of whom were armed with handguns, entered the drug store and held Tiwari at gunpoint.