Persons caught on video acting violently to be charged with inciting public terror & placed on no-fly list – Police 

Police Headquarters, in a statement early Tuesday morning, said all videos, images, and other available evidence are being reviewed, and any person implicated in criminal activities will be arrested and charged.

Police noted that actions such as arson, blocking and burning public roadways, malicious damage and destruction to private and public property, personal violence, acts of terror, and domestic terrorism are all being looked for.

Additionally, Police said, “….these persons shall be placed on a no-flight list and their personal information and other particulars will be shared with regional and international law enforcement agencies.”

In a separate release, the Guyana Police Force responded to statements made by Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton. In that statement, Mr. Norton alleged that the individuals looting, setting fires, and involved in other criminal activities across Guyana are supporters of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C). He also distanced himself and his party from those criminal activities.

The Police said all individuals caught engaging in criminal activities will be sanctioned.

“While the Force recognizes the importance of political leaders denouncing unlawful activities, it is imperative to emphasize that the Guyana Police Force remains resolute in its mandate to uphold the rule of law. As such, any individual found engaging in criminal behavior will be subject to the full extent of the law,” the release noted.

There have been disturbances in various parts of the country following the disclosure of information related to the cause of death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge.

The unrest erupted after an official autopsy confirmed that Adrianna died by drowning, a conclusion that has been met with public outcry and disbelief in some quarters. Protests quickly escalated, with reports of fires on roadways, damage to private properties, and the looting of businesses and restaurants.

President Dr. Irfaan Ali, during a press conference Monday night, acknowledged citizens’ right to peaceful protest but condemned the violent turn some demonstrations have taken.

“We will protect every citizen’s right to peacefully demonstrate and air their concerns. However, within those rights come responsibilities. If individuals breach the law, there must and will be consequences,” he said.

The President also decried the apparent hijacking of the protests for political purposes, describing such actions as “selfish” and detrimental to national unity.