A high-profile traffic stop involving the sister of a Guyanese opposition leader has escalated into allegations of political persecution against President Irfaan Ali’s administration. Hana Mohamed, sister of We Invest In Nationhood (WIN) party leader and parliamentarian Azruddin Mohamed, was intercepted by police on Eccles Public Road, East Bank Demerara, while driving a Toyota Land Cruiser (license PAB 3000) on Christmas Day.
The Guyana Police Force confirmed multiple traffic violations including failure to comply with police directives, failure to produce driving documentation, and prohibition of tinted glass. According to official statements, the situation intensified when Parliamentarian Mohamed reportedly approached the vehicle and instructed his sister to drive home rather than to the police station.
The vehicle was subsequently traced to 789 Republic Park, where police attempted to immobilize it with a wheel clamp. Maksim Dmitriyev of Eccles presented ownership documents identifying himself as the registered owner. Dmitriyev was processed at Providence Police Station and released on recognizance to reappear on December 29, 2025.
Hana Mohamed presented a contrasting narrative, asserting that all vehicle documents were ‘fully up-to-date and compliant’ following verification. She described the incident as coordinated political harassment, claiming most officers appeared sympathetic and embarrassed by their actions. ‘This is coming from the very top. For those who know Irfaan personally, this is from the playbook of the president,’ Mohamed stated, alleging the administration was using law enforcement to target opposition figures during the holiday period.
The Guyana Revenue Authority’s verification of engine and chassis numbers remains undisclosed by police, creating unresolved questions about the legitimacy of the traffic stop versus the claims of political motivation.