The two men who were arrested by Police in the Canje River, Berbice, on Friday last have been remanded in relation to a robbery and larceny indicent.
Based on information received, Police went in search of their accomplices which led to the shooting of 37-year-old Indarjit Sham of Betsy Ground Village, East Canje and 21-year-old Amar “Punk” Bissoon, of Adelphi Settlement, East Canje.
Timothy Sampson, 30, of Lot 12 Adelphi Village, East Canje, Berbice; and Lawrence Van Lewin, 24, of Sandhills, Berbice River, appeared before Magistrate Alex Moore on Tuesday afternoon.
The two were jointly charged for robbery under arms. Police Prosecutor Inspector Bernard Brown objected to bail stating that more charges are likely to be filed against the duo. Prosecutor Brown told the court that based on the nature and facts of the crime, they should not be granted their pre-trial liberty. He said both of the defendants have a criminal past.
The Magistrate accepted the Prosecution’s submissions and remanded the men to prison. The case will continue on March 26.
