Police from the Corantijn station arrested 21-year-old A.S., alias ‘Amnabai’, on Monday, October 26, 2026, on suspicion of involvement in a series of burglaries at a temple on Rambaran Mishreweg in the district of Nickerie. Following consultation with the Public Prosecution Service, the suspect was remanded in custody.
According to police, the burglaries took place between October 19 and 22, 2026. The perpetrator is believed to have gained access to the temple by forcing open a window. He then made his way through the ceiling to a storage room, where various food items were taken.
During a search operation in the area, police found a torn green garbage bag on a nearby plot. The bag contained part of the stolen food items. The recovered goods were seized in the interest of the investigation.
Further police investigation identified 21-year-old A.S. as a suspect. He was located and arrested on Monday, October 26, in the vicinity of Haryanaweg in Nickerie.
Following his arrest, the suspect was brought before the authorities. In coordination with the Public Prosecution Service, it was decided to remand him in custody pending the investigation.
Police are continuing the investigation.
