| Four men who allegedly robbed an East Canje business couple on Saturday were on Wednesday remanded to jail.The men, Tameshwar Khemraj, called ‘Ramboo’, 25, of Lot 171 Nigg Corentyne, Deon Fraser called ‘Bucko’, 23, of Adelphi East Canje Berbice, Deodat Seecharran called ‘Pop Corn’,19, Of Edinburgh East Bank Berbice and Adbussulum Azimulla called ‘Sato’, 29, of Lot 183 Hampshire Corentyne Berbice , were arraigned on two charges of robbery under arms. They appeared before Magistrate Adela Nagamootoo at the Reliance Magistrate’s Court and were remanded.It is alleged that on Saturday, June, 2, at Cumberland, while armed with guns, cutlasses and knives, the quartet robbed Melissa Fernandes of $185,000, four cell phones valued $220,000, a quantity of jewelry valued at $550,000; to a total value of 987,000.It is also alleged that on the same day, armed with guns, cutlasses and knives they robbed Inderjeet ‘Chris’ Persaud of two gold chains valued $450,000, four gold rings valued $200,000, one gold bangle valued $200,000, one stainless steel band valued $30,000 and $11,000 all to the value of $891,000.Prosecutor Corporal Roberto Figueira opposed bail on the grounds that firearms were used. He also opposed bail on the grounds that Azimulla is facing a similar matter before the court and has not been attending his trial.According to information, the victims were at home with their eight year old daughter. They were about to close up a barber shop when four unmasked men,Chelsea Jersey, armed with an AK 47 rifle, a shot gun and two knives, barged into their yard and started to beat the couple.The men then escaped through the back yard.The suspects were arrested at a house at Edinburgh East Bank Berbice.Two cars were also impounded and the drivers detained.The accused will return to court on 27th June. |
