Venezuelans, who arrived in a boat at Abram Zuil, sent back 

About 75 Venezuelans who travelled to Abram Zuil on the Essequibo Coast, Region Two, were sent back to the Spanish-speaking country after immigration authorities intervened.

Police Headquarters noted that the Venezuelans- 57 men, nine women, and nine children- came in a boat at about 06:45 hrs.

“Members of the Immigration Department were summoned and it was found that the Venezuelans failed to present themselves to the Immigration Department or Port of Entry, using the Atlantic Ocean.

“They were treated humanely, provided with the basic necessities of food and placed at an institution,” Police said.

On Tuesday, the Venezuelans were sent back to their country; Police said they were given adequate fuel and other amenities for the journey.

In a subsequent update, Police Headquarters noted that the Venezuelans were escorted out of Guyana by the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Coast Guard.