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Bandits rob Canje businessman of over $10M cash

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The bandits inside the cashier area at the Canje business

Three armed and masked men carted off with more than $10 million in cash after robbing a 57-year-old businessman at his No. 2 Village, East Canje, Berbice property.

The robbery occurred at about 19:35h on Saturday (October 10, 2026).

The Canje, Berbice, business that was robbed

According to police reports, the businessman was in the cashier area of his beverage depot, located on the lower flat of his premises, when three masked males, one armed with a handgun and the others with a baseball bat and cutlass, entered the establishment.

The suspects reportedly confronted the businessman and demanded money before relieving him of a quantity of cash, after which they fled the scene in a dark-grey motor car, making good their escape.

This publication was told that the bandits were able to get their hands on over $10 million in cash.

Nevertheless, police say no shots were fired and no injuries were reported during the incident.

CCTV footage was obtained and is being reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation.

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