In a significant move to enhance national security, Guyana’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has acquired an array of sophisticated spy equipment. The procurement includes high-tech devices such as video-recording eyeglasses, wristwatches with hidden cameras, and earbuds equipped with covert recording capabilities. Additionally, NISA has invested in seven polygraph machines, eight drone jammers, and six geolocation finders. This strategic acquisition underscores the government’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology in combating crime. The use of such technology by the Guyana government traces back to 2002 when triangulation equipment was employed to track down notorious drug lord Shaheed ‘Roger’ Khan. Historical evidence presented in a U.S. court revealed that the purchase of similar equipment was authorized by a government minister, highlighting its exclusive availability to state entities. These tools have been instrumental in locating members of heavily armed gangs during periods of heightened criminal activity, primarily by interfacing with the cellphone system.
