February sessions of Berbice Assizes open
THE February criminal sessions of the Berbice Assizes opened yesterday, with the traditional parade and March Past by ranks of Central Police Station, in New Amsterdam.

Justice Winston Patterson took the salute as the procession passed the High Court building.

Of the accused for trial, Bench Warrants were issued for 10.

Among the remainder, six are indicted for murder, 10 for manslaughter and one each for attempted rape, rape, robbery under arms, causing grievous bodily harm, embezzlement by public officer, felonious wounding, carnal knowledge, illegal possession of firearm and attempted murder.

Police probing guns, ammo find, $3.3M burglary
FOUR persons are in Police custody following the discovery of unlicensed guns and ammunition in a Westminster, Parfaite Harmonie house, on West Bank Demerara.

That is the result of a Police raid, about 15:45 h on Tuesday, during which a .22 pistol with three matching rounds and a .38 revolver with six bullets for it were found.

The three women and a man held are assisting with the Police investigations.

Meanwhile, in another report, Police said they are investigating the burglary, that occurred about 08:45 h on Tuesday, at the Money Gram, New Road, Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara office.

A safe was broken into and $3.3M taken from it after the locks on the outer door were cut and the door to the office forced open.