Crime

Jagdeo welcomes firing of SOCU Adviser and resignation of Deputy Head

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo today welcomed the firing of the British Special Advisor to the Special Organised Crime Unit, Sam Sittlington and the resignation of the British Deputy Head of the same unit, Sheronie James. Sittlington’s contract was terminated by the British High Commission following revelations that he has registered a private fraud investigative company […]

Man held with counterfeit currency charged and granted bail

Two days after being allegedly caught red handed with over $300,000 in counterfeit $5000 bills, a 25-year-old, Diamond resident found himself before a Magistrate today facing charges. The accused, Alston Pires  appeared in Court today and was granted bail in the sum of $200,000 after being charged with possession of counterfeit currency. He will have […]

Super biker and Car Racer Freed; Businessman and Enforcement Officer Convicted in Cocaine in Timber Case

A Court today freed Super Biker, Stephen Vieira and Car Racer, Nazim Gafoor of cocaine trafficking and possession charges. However, the other two accused in the 187-pound cocaine in timber case,  businessman Tazim Gafoor and his accomplice GRA Enforcement Officer, Sherwayne DeAbreau were convicted and sentenced to five years in jail. In addition to the […]