‘Intelligence not favourable’ – Blanhum says as abduction probes continue

As the probes into the abduction of Joshua David and Delon Alexander continue to unfold, Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum Thursday said the intelligence so far does not suggest favourable outcomes.

He, however, told reporters that the Guyana Police Force is diligently working to convert intelligence gathered into evidence to solve the crimes and convict the offenders.

Blanhum spoke at the launch of the Police Force’s Christmas Policing Plan on Thursday. He was questioned about the abduction of Joshua David and ex-cop, Delon Alexander and whether it is believed that the men are still alive.

In response, Blanhum said, “The investigators are working along with some sources and based on the intelligence we are in possession of, which we cannot disclose at this point in time, their intelligence is not suggesting anything favourable.”

Still, Blanhum said the authorities remain hopeful that the men are alive. The presumption of death according to common law is seven years.

Known fondly ‘Bricks’ among his peers, David was abducted outside a Main Street, Georgetown restaurant where he had gone to purchase food on the evening of September 26.

Acting on information, Police began their search for David days after his abduction, focusing on the backlands of Buxton and Annandale. However, after three days of searching, nothing of evidential value was found. David has not been found yet.

Aaron Alleyne, known as ‘Cats’; Wayne Barker, 34, of Laing Avenue, Georgetown; Damion Barlow, 32, of Sophia; Dwayne Griffith, known as ‘Sheep’, 27; Daventai Mars, 21, of Middle Road, La Penitence, Georgetown; Alpha Poole and Osafo Peters were charged jointly concerning the crime.

They were granted bail in the sum of $500,000 each.

On May 7 at Good Road, Buxton, East Coast Demerara, ex-cop Delon Alexander was also abducted. He also is yet to be located.