分类： crime

Authorities in Guyana have apprehended a 53-year-old farmer and his two adult sons following the discovery of an unlicensed arsenal at their rural residence. The operation, conducted by the Guyana Police Force on March 7th, 2026, resulted in the seizure of multiple firearms and ammunition from the family’s property in Shea Village, South Rupununi.

Law enforcement officials reported that the investigation led to the confiscation of two .22 caliber rifles, one 12-gauge double-barrel shotgun, and an airsoft rifle. Additionally, police recovered fourteen rounds of .22 ammunition and five 12-gauge cartridges during systematic searches of both the individuals and their premises.

The suspects, aged 20, 22, and 53, voluntarily surrendered the weapons upon police contact and subsequently acknowledged their lack of proper firearm licensing documentation. Following initial questioning at the scene, the trio was transported to the Aishalton Police Station for processing before being transferred to the Lethem Police Station for further investigation.

All confiscated items have been securely lodged as evidence pending comprehensive ballistic examination and formal charges. The case represents ongoing efforts by Guyanese authorities to combat illegal weapon possession in the country’s interior regions.

Surinamese law enforcement has apprehended three individuals on charges of illicit fuel trafficking from neighboring Guyana, marking a significant interception in regional border security operations. The arrests occurred Wednesday along the South Drain roadway following an intelligence-led operation.

According to official statements from the Suriname Police Corps, authorities discovered approximately 1,000 liters of contraband petroleum products during a vehicle inspection. The seizure included 310 liters of gasoline and 690 liters of diesel fuel contained in multiple jerry cans. Forensic examination confirmed the fuel’s characteristics matched petroleum products commonly smuggled from Guyanese territory.

The suspects, identified by initials KR (40), PN (38), and BP (48), were traveling in a pickup truck allegedly loaded through a sophisticated smuggling network. Investigation revealed the fuel had been transported via high-speed “Go Fast” watercraft before being transferred to the vehicle at a boat owner’s storage facility.

Police investigators noted inconsistencies in suspect statements and presented documentation, raising suspicions of document forgery. The discrepancies in alleged invoices and transportation timelines prompted deeper scrutiny of the operation’s legitimacy.

Following judicial consultation with the Public Prosecution Service, all three individuals remain in custody pending further investigation. The confiscated vehicle and fuel products have been impounded as evidence in the ongoing case. This interception highlights increasing collaboration between Surinamese and Guyanese authorities addressing cross-border petroleum smuggling networks exploiting regional price disparities.

A scheduled extradition hearing for prominent Guyanese businessman Nazar ‘Shell’ Mohamed was unexpectedly postponed on Monday, February 9, 2026, after the defendant reported falling seriously ill. The development has temporarily stalled judicial proceedings that would determine whether Mohamed and his son Azruddin should be extradited to the United States to face serious financial crime charges.

Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman rescheduled the committal hearing for February 16, 2026, following representations from defense attorney Siand Dhurjon regarding Mohamed’s medical condition. The prosecution, led by Guyanese attorney Glenn Hanoman representing US interests, attempted to secure a commitment for formal medical documentation from Mohamed’s physician but was unsuccessful in this endeavor.

The Mohamed family faces substantial allegations from US authorities, including charges of wire fraud, mail fraud, and international money laundering operations connected to their gold trading enterprises. These charges would be adjudicated in a federal court in Florida if extradition is approved.

The hearing’s postponement additionally affected planned testimony from Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs Sharon Roochand-Edwards, who was expected to undergo cross-examination. The absence of lead prosecutor Terrence Williams, a Jamaican attorney engaged in overseas commitments, further complicated the day’s proceedings.

This case represents a significant international legal collaboration between Guyanese and American judicial authorities, highlighting increased cross-border enforcement efforts against sophisticated financial crimes.

In a significant law enforcement operation in Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden, authorities have apprehended a 42-year-old local businesswoman and a 36-year-old driver from Bamia, Soesdyke-Linden Highway. The Guyana Police Force announced the arrests on Sunday, February 8, 2026, following the discovery of an illegal arsenal and substantial narcotics cache.

The operation unfolded in the early hours of Sunday morning at approximately 1:30 AM when police, acting on intelligence, conducted a search of a motor lorry parked at the businesswoman’s residence. During their inspection, law enforcement officials uncovered 4.536 kilograms of marijuana concealed in a haversack behind the driver’s seat.

Further investigation revealed an even more concerning discovery: three 9mm pistols and nine .32 caliber rounds of ammunition strategically hidden within the vehicle alongside the suspected cannabis. The weapons and ammunition were allegedly concealed in compartments designed to avoid detection.

The simultaneous seizure of both firearms and narcotics suggests potential connections to broader criminal networks operating in the region. Police have launched a comprehensive investigation to determine the intended destination and purpose of these illegal items, as well as possible connections to other criminal activities.

Both suspects remain in custody as authorities continue their investigation into what appears to be a sophisticated operation involving multiple illegal commodities. The case highlights ongoing concerns about weapon and drug trafficking in the region and represents a significant achievement for local law enforcement efforts.

A major police investigation is underway in the mining town of Linden, Guyana, following the circulation of a disturbing social media video depicting the apparent self-inflicted death of a wanted murder suspect. The Guyana Police Force confirmed the arrest of six individuals and the discovery of a concealed firearm during an intensive operation conducted Tuesday evening.

The operation, spearheaded by Regional Police Divisions Three and Ten, was initiated in direct response to a viral video showing a man identified as Jamal ‘Skinny’ Bourne placing a pistol to his head and pulling the trigger in the presence of armed onlookers. Bourne had been wanted by authorities in connection with the 2024 murder of Akeem Hamer.

Acting on intelligence, police teams descended upon a wooden structure hidden within dense vegetation in the Three Miles, Wisroc area. During a systematic search of the premises, officers uncovered one black and silver Taurus pistol with its serial number deliberately filed off. The weapon was found concealed beneath a mattress alongside six live rounds of .32 caliber ammunition.

The search yielded another critical discovery: a heap of burnt material in close proximity to the structure. Forensic experts have been deployed to the scene to conduct detailed examinations and determine the precise origin and nature of this material, which investigators suspect could be the remains of the wanted individual.

Six persons present at the location—comprising four men and two women ranging from 18 to 26 years of age—were taken into custody. The suspects, representing various communities including Yarrowkabra, West Bank Demerara, North Ruimveldt, Kaneville, Grove, and Georgetown, were escorted to the Mackenzie Police Station for questioning. The recovered firearm and ammunition have been officially lodged as evidence as the investigation continues to develop.

In a significant narcotics interdiction operation, Guyana’s Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) apprehended four individuals on Sunday, January 18, 2026, seizing approximately 154 pounds of cocaine with an estimated European street value of €2.1 million (US$2.4 million). The bust occurred near Parika, East Bank Essequibo, marking a substantial blow to international drug trafficking networks.

According to CANU officials, the detained suspects include a Guyanese national residing in Venezuela and a young entrepreneur from the Essequibo Coast region. The illicit substance was intercepted while being transported by vehicle, with investigators indicating the drugs were destined for European markets. All four individuals were promptly transferred to CANU headquarters for interrogation and processing.

This successful operation emerges against a backdrop of heightened narcotics surveillance in the Caribbean-European corridor. Recent weeks have witnessed Dutch law enforcement agencies in the Netherlands intercepting multiple cocaine shipments originating from Suriname. Notably, on January 12, Dutch police and customs authorities confiscated 319 kilograms of cocaine concealed within a container of deep-frozen fish, highlighting sophisticated smuggling methodologies employed by transnational criminal organizations.

The Parika seizure demonstrates Guyana’s intensified efforts to combat drug trafficking through enhanced interagency cooperation and intelligence-driven operations. While specific details regarding the investigation remain confidential, authorities emphasize their commitment to disrupting supply chains that exploit Guyana’s transportation infrastructure for international narcotics distribution.

In a significant law enforcement operation, Guyanese authorities have dismantled an illicit security operation, arresting four individuals including the company owner and seizing eight unlicensed firearms. The intelligence-driven raids, conducted on January 13, 2026, targeted multiple locations including supermarkets and shopping malls across Greater Georgetown and East Coast Demerara.

The Guyana Police Force revealed that security guards employed by a private security service were found in possession of weapons without proper authorization during their duties. Subsequent investigations led officers to the service’s 40-year-old owner from Industry, East Coast Demerara, whose vehicle search yielded five airsoft firearms—three pistols and two rifles—all lacking required permits.

Notable incidents included a 31-year-old Sophia guard possessing an airsoft rifle at a supermarket post, a 34-year-old ‘B’ Field Sophia guard armed with a modified 12-gauge shotgun with filed-off serial number containing live ammunition, and a 38-year-old Cummings Lodge guard who confirmed his issued airsoft rifle was provided at duty commencement. All firearms and ammunition have been processed as evidence while suspects remain in custody assisting with ongoing investigations.

A 28-year-old unemployed resident of Bee Hive, East Coast Demerara, has been ordered to remain in custody after entering a not guilty plea to multiple firearm-related charges. Kevin Adams appeared remotely before Magistrate Rushell Liverpool at the Linden Magistrate’s Court on Monday, December 29, 2025.

The charges stem from an incident that occurred on Saturday, December 28, at the Retrieve Hard Court in Mackenzie, Linden. According to police reports, officers stationed at the venue witnessed the alleged discharge of a firearm and subsequently apprehended Adams.

Law enforcement officials conducted a search that yielded one .32 Taurus pistol equipped with a magazine and ten live .32 caliber rounds in Adams’ possession. Authorities confirmed that despite the discharge of the weapon, no injuries resulted from the incident.

Adams faces three distinct charges: unlawful possession of a firearm without a license, possession of ammunition without authorization, and discharging a loaded firearm within 100 yards of a public thoroughfare. The defendant maintained his innocence on all counts during the court proceedings.

Magistrate Liverpool has scheduled the next hearing for January 13, 2026, at which time the case will continue through the judicial system. Adams will remain incarcerated until that date as the legal process moves forward.

A prominent cellular phone retailer in Guyana has been released on bail after facing serious firearms-related charges. Amar Avinash Persaud, a 37-year-old entrepreneur from Bladenhall North, East Coast Demerara, was granted GY$500,000 bail by Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.

The case originated from Persaud’s arrest on December 21, 2025, when operatives from the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) apprehended him on Sherriff Street in Georgetown. Law enforcement officials discovered an AK-47 assault rifle, corresponding ammunition, and a pistol in his possession during the operation.

James Singh, Director of CANU, confirmed that following the initial detention by anti-narcotics agents, Persaud was formally transferred to regular police custody for processing. The defendant, who operates a mobile phone retail business, now faces multiple counts of illegal weapons possession under Guyana’s firearms legislation.

The judicial decision to grant bail suggests the court’s preliminary assessment of the case circumstances, though the matter remains active within Guyana’s legal system. The case has drawn significant attention due to the serious nature of the charges and the defendant’s established business background in the community.

Legal experts note that while bail has been granted, the prosecution maintains the authority to pursue full legal proceedings against the accused. The case continues to develop as both sides prepare their arguments for subsequent court appearances.