DEPUTY Commander ‘B’ Division, Hugh Denhert, said that the incident in which three persons were robbed at gunpoint of valuables including cash at the # 63 Beach, Corentyne, Berbice,on Wednesday afternoon,was the first of its kind.He stated that they have had minor incidents but never a gunpoint robbery.

Denhert added that the group were at ease in each other’s company when they heard an explosion and looked up and observed two men, who were armed with a gun and a knife.They were told to be still,were tied up and relieved of their jewellery,cash,and cellphones by the men,who then casually walked off.

Denhert said a probe is under way but no arrests have been made as yet.