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Three men caught stealing machine parts from BK Quarries
Three men were caught stealing heavy duty machine parts from BK Quarries in Teperu, Region Seven (Cuyuni- Mazaruni).
The men are Kurt Benfield of Prince William Street, Plaisance; Quincy Davis of Durban Street, Georgetown; and Paul…
Woman killed in La Grange accident identified, driver to be charged
The Guyana Police Force on Monday identified the woman who died in an accident on Monday morning at La Grange, West Bank Demerara as Vidya Tie, 52.
The woman’s address was given as 46 Samaroo Scheme, La Grange.
In a statement, the…
Unidentified woman dies in early morning accident
An unidentified woman died early Monday morning in an accident at La Grange, West Bank Demerara.
According to Regional Police Commander Mahendra Sewarnarine, the accident occurred at about 5:50 hrs. He said Police ranks responded to the…
Women arrested after $3M worth of drugs found at premises
Lorlyne Jefferys was arrested on Saturday after approximately 10 kilogrammes (or about 22 pounds) of marijuana was found at her Tabatinga, Lethem premises in Region Nine (Upper Takutu- Upper Essequibo).
According to a press release from…
CANU committed to combatting drug trafficking despite ’embarrassing’ incident –…
See below full statement from the Head of the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) James Singh:
Not the kind of news we should be waking up to in the morning or ever.
You can bring fame or shame to yourself, your family, and your Unit.…
CANU officers stole diamonds from Surinamese detainee
Two officers of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU), Annick Hossanah and Jamine Goddard, were arrested after they stole diamonds from a Surinamese national who they had detained for possession of an illegal firearm.
Police Headquarters…
19-Y-O dies in Essequibo accident
Mario Adams, a 19-year-old man of Lima Sands, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon- Supenaam), died after he crashed into an electrical pole while driving at a fast rate early Sunday morning.
Police Headquarters reported that Adams was…
Man, 33, dies after struck down by speeding, drunk driver
Joshua Madanlall, a 33-year-old man of the #2 Village, East Canje, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne), died on Saturday night after he was struck down by a speeding vehicle driven by an intoxicated man.
Police Headquarters said the…
CANU officers arrested for allegedly stealing from detainee
See below full statement from CANU:
As of June 24, 2023, two Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) Officers are in the custody of the Guyana Police Force assisting with investigations of Simple Larceny.
The two CANU Officers are alleged…
Man, 25, charged with rape
Akeem Lowe, 25, was on Friday remanded to prison after he was charged with the offence of rape.
Lowe appeared before Magistrate Christel Lambert at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court in Region Seven (Cuyuni- Mazaruni).
He was charged with…