# Attempted armed robbery in Essequibo

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/attempted-armed-robbery-in-essequibo
> Updated: 2026-09-17T14:17:59.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In Essequibo, Guyana, police arrested three men following an attempted armed robbery at a residence in the Tuschen New Housing Scheme. The incident involved four masked individuals attempting to enter the home of a housing authority official. 

Authorities intercepted three suspects—two labourers and a security guard—at Fisher Dam, Zeelugt. During the operation, officers recovered two suspected firearms and six rounds of ammunition. Crime scene technicians are utilizing CCTV footage to assist with the ongoing investigation.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: Paramaribo police arrest four suspects following armed robberies

Suriname police have arrested four masked men following armed robberies in Paramaribo involving violence and firearms. A vehicle and a weapon were seized during the arrests.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paramaribo-police-arrest-four-suspects-following-armed-robberies

### 2026-08-28: Police arrest three suspects after attempted robbery in Essequibo

Three men were arrested in Essequibo after an attempted armed robbery at a housing official's home. Police seized two suspected firearms and ammunition following the incident.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-arrest-three-suspects-after-attempted-robbery-in-essequibo

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