Crime

Linden taxi driver in custody over 28-pound marijuana bust

Police in Linden arrested a taxi driver from Wismar on Sunday afternoon following the discovery of several large parcels of marijuana stashed in five-gallon jars. The 58-year-old driver was stopped by the Police during an operation at Bamia along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway on Sunday afternoon. The Police said the driver was the only occupant in […]

Two die in early morning accident at Mandela Avenue Roundabout

Two persons died tragically early this morning in a smash-up at the Mandela Avenue Roundabout. One other person remains in a critical condition. The accident occurred at around 1:50 this morning. The two dead persons have been identified as Kenneth Johnson, who was the driver of the car, and 15-year-old Kelly Johnson. The identify of […]

AK-47 and 9mm pistol found in Corentyne hideout; 21-year-old suspect in custody

Police in Region Six are investigating the discovery of firearms and ammunition, which were found on Tuesday during an operation in Ulverston Village, Corentyne, Berbice. The Police today said that acting on information received in relation to recent robberies committed at Rose Hall Town, Corentyne, Berbice, ranks contacted and arrested a 21-year-old construction worker of […]

Two nabbed in Lethem with quantity of cocaine and marijuana

Two men were arrested by the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit on Friday in Lethem, Central Rupununi with a quantity of cocaine and marijuana. In a statement, the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit explained the men were arrested during an operation at a residence in the community, which was triggered by information that had been received. CANU […]

Prosecution clarifies position on paper committal request in Mohameds’ extradition case

As the Extradition Committal Proceedings against Businessmen Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed continues in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, the Prosecution has offered clarity on its proposal for the proceedings to be conducted by way of paper committal as against a Preliminary Inquiry (PI). On Thursday, Prosecuting Attorney, Herbert McKenzie, told the Court that the proposal for […]

Mohameds’ Attorney want Prosecuting Attorney barred from extradition case over “biggest criminal” outburst in Courtroom

The Attorneys for the Mohameds in the ongoing extradition case asked Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman to bar Prosecuting Attorney Glen Hanoman from further participation in the committal proceedings, after he made an outburst in the Court this morning accusing the Mohameds of being the “biggest criminals”. The incident unfolded while Defense Attorney, Siand Dhurjon, was […]

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