The Paradise police arrested three people on Monday, 9 November 2026, in connection with an investigation into theft and receiving stolen goods, believed to have originated from the former Green Heart sawmill in Apoera. Two suspects have since been remanded in custody, while a third was released after questioning.
The case came to light after police received a report about a vehicle carrying suspected stolen goods from Apoera to Nickerie. The vehicle was said to be travelling via the Kamp 13 road. Following the report, police officers took action and intercepted the vehicle near the Adronweg. During an inspection of the cargo bed, officers found a quantity of iron chains of various sizes and parts of electric motors under a blue tarpaulin.
The driver, 51-year-old T.S., and his 48-year-old wife B.S. were arrested at the scene and taken to the police station for questioning. During the further investigation, 56-year-old C.C.M. also emerged as a suspect. He was summoned by the Apoera police and subsequently arrested.
Two suspects remanded in custody
Following consultation with the Public Prosecution Service, T.S. and C.C.M. were remanded in custody. T.S.’s wife was allowed to go home after questioning. The vehicle and the items found were seized by police for further investigation. Police are investigating the origin of the goods and the possible involvement of the suspects in the theft and receiving stolen goods. The investigation is continuing.
