By News Source Guyana on March 1, 2024
Crime, News
The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit has released hairstylist, Jessica McKie from custody as it continues its investigations into the 156-pound cocaine bust at the Cheddi Jagan Airport. However, CANU investigators have indicated that searches are ongoing for McKie’s husband, Gavin McKie and former national cyclist, Tyrone Hamilton. The salon owner was arrested at her home when […]
By News Source Guyana on February 28, 2024
Crime, News
Well-known city salon owner, Jessica McKie is in the custody of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit, while her husband and a former national cyclist are being sought in connection with the ongoing investigations into the 156-pound cocaine bust at the Cheddi Jagan Airport. Owner of the popular “Jessica Does My Hair” salon, Jessica McKie was […]
By News Source Guyana on February 28, 2024
Crime, News, Politics
Less than a month after a Georgetown Magistrate found former Government Minister David Patterson not guilty of indecent exposure for allegedly urinating against a fence in the public, the Director of Public Prosecutions, Shalimar Ali-Hack has appealed the decision of the Magistrates’ Court. The DPP wants the decision of Magistrate Dylon Bess to be set […]
By News Source Guyana on February 23, 2024
Crime, News
Two men, attached to two different companies that operate at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, have been arrested by the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit after they were held with 156 pounds of cocaine during an attempt to smuggle that illegal drug onto a British Airways flight. The two suspects have been identified as a 26-year-old […]
By News Source Guyana on February 15, 2024
Crime, News
Weeks after two shipments of cocaine were able to pass through the Cheddi Jagan International Airport undetected, there has been no local arrest in either of the two cases. Officials of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit told News Source today that in the case of the 50 pounds of cocaine that was found on a […]
By News Source Guyana on February 14, 2024
Crime, News
Police investigators have launched a probe into the attempted execution of 36-year-old Tucville, Georgetown resident, Winston Hazel. The man was shot multiple times to his body on Tuesday night just as he drove up to the entrance to his yard. According to a Police report, the incident took place just after 7pm. Hazel was driving […]
By News Source Guyana on February 12, 2024
Crime, News
Just over a year after he was charged for stabbing a Presidential guard and then opening fire on the official residence of the President, Nigerian national, Bethel Chimezie has opted to plead guilty to the charge of discharging a loaded firearm with intent. He is still facing the attempted murder charge, and the trial for […]
By News Source Guyana on February 9, 2024
Crime, News
A 38-year-old man from Bath Settlement on the West Coast of Berbice has been taken into Police custody after he was nabbed with 92 pounds of marijuana in his motorcar. According to a Police statement, the suspect, Ramall Ramdihal, was arrested at around 8:30 on Thursday night when ranks intercepted his motorcar parked at the […]
By News Source Guyana on February 9, 2024
Crime, News
Previously convicted drug trafficker, Rohan Rambarran aka “Sauce”, landed in some more hot water this morning when several large parcels of foreign marijuana were discovered in his possession. In a statement, the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit said it conducted an operation in the Eccles area this morning, and during that operation a vehicle being driven by […]
By News Source Guyana on February 9, 2024
Crime, News, Politics
The Guyana Government is seeking to increase security at the country’s various ports of entry, according to President Ali. Speaking at the Private Sector Commission’s Corporate dinner earlier this week, the President said Guyana has already entered into agreements with the United Kingdom and Canada to boost the country’s port security. There will be an […]
