The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) on Thursday reported the successful recovery of US$5,500 for passenger Unis Cato.
The female passenger reported the missing money upon her arrival in Guyana on April 18, 2024, CJIA revealed in a statement. The CJIA security department promptly reviewed CCTV footage and identified a passenger who had picked up a package that had fallen from Ms. Cato.
After sharing their findings with the Guyana Police Force, the passenger was located in Berbice. Following thorough questioning, the Police managed to recover the full sum of money, which was then returned to Ms. Cato.
Ms. Cato expressed her appreciation for the efforts of the CJIA security staff and the Guyana Police Force, particularly CEO Mr. Ramesh Ghir and Commander Krishnadat Ramanarine.
Meanwhile, Chairman of CJIA Board Sanjeev Datadin commended the airport security team and the Guyana Police Force for their work. He noted that in 2024, the CJIA security department successfully recovered over 260 items for passengers, including suitcases, laptops, mobile phones, jewelry, duty-free items, and travel documents.
Passengers and airport users are encouraged to contact the CJIA Customer Service Department for any assistance needed.
They can be reached by phone at +592 600-7022, +592 699-9074, +592 261-4347 or +592 261-2281. Alternatively, you can email us at cjiac@cjairport-gy.com or send a WhatsApp message to any of the listed mobile numbers.
Has this passenger who “picked-up” the fallen item with the money, ever been charged ?
Note: Has the CJIA customer service team, ever recovered that US Passport handed to the “agent” when that female passenger was about to leave for US ? As it turned out, another passport was issued so the woman
could exit the country, after some delays.
That is what those “agents” are there for: giving our country a bad name with there hands coated with GLUE.