In a collaborative effort between the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) and the Guyana Defense Force (GDF) Coast Guard, a significant narcotics interception unfolded yesterday, March 29, 2024. The operation, which was carried out at Vergenoegen, Essequibo-Island West Demerara, resulted in the apprehension of two Spanish nationals aboard a go-fast vessel.
Crime
Police Seize Firearm After Trailing Suspect from Bar
In the early hours of this morning, law enforcement officers in Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara, made a significant discovery following a tip-off that led them to a potentially dangerous situation. Acting on received information, police officers trailed a Toyota Allion car, registered as #PAE 2420, from a local bar to Crane Old Road, where they intercepted the vehicle and its driver.
Woman, 56, chopped by partner after threatening to put him out
A 56-year-old woman is now hospitalized after being chopped by her partner on Wednesday night. Injured is Deomattie Rampersaud, a salesperson and an overseas- based Guyanese of Lot 3 Highberry Village, East Bank Berbice.
‘Gun Butt’ who was freed of Paul Rodney’s murder hospitalised after being shot
Police are investigating an alleged shooting incident committed on Calvin Johnson called 'Gun Butt', a 41-year-old Labourer of East Ruimveldt Trench Road, which occurred at about 20:30h on Wednesday by five men, two armed with handguns.
Bath Settlement Man Granted Bail After Claiming Innocence in 92lbs Ganja Case
Ramlall Ramdihal, also known as 'Jack', the 38-year-old field supervisor from Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice, has been granted bail after being detained with 92 pounds of cannabis in his car.
Juveniles to be charged with murdering 17-Y-O at Patentia
Three juveniles are expected to be charged today with the murder of Aron Bess, a 17-year-old of Lot 234 Patentia, West Bank Demerara (WBD).
Scammers Exploit MyDigicel App, Leaving Guyanese Vulnerable to Fraudulent Schemes: Analysis Reveals Exploitative Issues in User Agreement
There is a disturbing trend sweeping across Guyana, scammers are targeting unsuspecting customers of Digicel, the prominent cellphone and data service provider, through the "MyDigicel App." Exploiting the trust of users, these fraudsters employ cunning tactics, leaving victims vulnerable to financial losses and privacy breaches.
Brazilian National Pleads Guilty to Nine Charges, including Manslaughter of Shamel Lindy
The legal aftermath of the fatal accident that claimed the life of 48-year-old Shamel Lindy in Lethem on March 22nd has taken a significant step forward. Casmero Cyril Juan, a 26-year-old from Boa Vista, Brazil, who was behind the wheel during the fatal incident, has been formally charged with multiple offenses related to the accident.
Bandits escaped with millions from Dalip Trading Enterprise
Detectives are investigating an alleged Break-and-Enter-and-Larceny committed on Dalip Trading Enterprise on Lombard Street, Charlestown, of one 'metal safe' containing about seven million dollars and an undisclosed amount of cheques, property of Mohaswardatt Dalip, the 61-year-old Businessman/Proprietor.
Miner arrested after throwing gun overboard he had intended to use to kill man
Fernando Fredericks, a 29-year-old miner from Old Scheme Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo, was arrested by a Police rank at the Bartica Stelling on March 22nd, 2024. At the time, he was a passenger in a Parika-bound speedboat.