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La Penitence Businessman Arrested with Firearm, Ammunition and Narcotics

September 11, 2025 Staff Reporter

Police have arrested 39-year-old businessman Franz Paul of Middle Road, La Penitence, after he was allegedly found in possession of an unlicensed firearm, ammunition, and over two kilograms of cannabis. According to reports, at about 18:32 hrs on Tuesday (September 9, 2025), ranks intercepted a black Honda Vezel (PAH 2167) driven by Paul along Vlissengen […]

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Over $3M Worth of Cannabis Destroyed in Berbice Eradication Exercise

September 11, 2025 Staff Reporter

The Guyana Police Force’s Narcotics Branch on Tuesday (September 9, 2025) conducted a narcotics eradication exercise along the Wiruni Creek, Upper Berbice River, which led to the destruction of cannabis valued at more than $3.3 million. Between 16:00 hrs and 18:00 hrs, police discovered a three-acre plot containing approximately 10,000 cannabis plants, ranging from two […]

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Violators of Guyana’s election laws will face consequences – Deputy Commissioner Watts

August 29, 2025 Staff Reporter

During a recent gathering held in Berbice, where the new Police Headquarters in Region Six was officially commissioned, Deputy Commissioner of Police Errol Watts, who oversees operations within the police force, conveyed strong assurances that the Guyana Police Force is not only ready but also fully committed to ensuring that the electoral process unfolds smoothly […]

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Man sentenced to 21 years for murder of pregnant ex-girlfriend

August 29, 2025 Staff Reporter

A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to 21 years and six months in prison for the 2022 murder of his pregnant ex-girlfriend, 28-year-old Loretha Simon, who was fatally stabbed at her mother’s Sophia, Greater Georgetown home. Justice Priscilla Chandra-Hanif handed down the sentence to Terrence Thomas, called ‘Oosh’, after considering aggravating and mitigating factors. The […]

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CANU Director warns of rising threat from synthetic drugs, foreign marijuana in Guyana

August 25, 2025 Staff Reporter

Guyana is facing new and dangerous challenges in the fight against narcotics, with synthetic drugs like ecstasy now entering the country, according to James Singh, Director of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU). Speaking on the programme Safeguarding Our Nation, Singh described the emergence of synthetic drugs as “the most challenging” development in recent years. “We’re […]

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Gov’t raises alarm over growing narco-terror threat in the region

August 22, 2025 Staff Reporter

The Government of Guyana has expressed fresh concern over the rise of transnational organised crime in the region, warning that criminal networks linked to narco-trafficking are posing a serious threat to peace and stability.In a statement on Thursday, the administration pointed to groups such as Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles, which has been flagged as […]

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WIN candidates drunk and dangerous

August 15, 2025 Staff Reporter

Two Moruca election candidates of the WIN party, Ira Wyandell Rodrigues (national) and Earl Richards (regional), are at the center of a shocking late-night crash. Initial reports allege that the men, both visibly intoxicated, slammed into a pickup carrying volleyball players returning from a tournament. The driver’s blood alcohol level was over 70. Shockingly, both […]

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Guyana sees reduction in serious crimes and traffic accidents – Top Cop

July 13, 2025 Editor

There has been a notable reduction in the number of serious crimes and traffic accidents, according to Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken. “As we speak, we have seen a 29% reduction in serious crime alongside a 62.1% clear-up rate,” he said, commending the police ranks while addressing the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) 186th Anniversary Awards […]

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Security guard, who allegedly robbed Fantasy Game Lounge of $13.1M arrested

July 11, 2025 Editor

Rakameem Nicholas, the 21-year-old security guard wanted for the $13.1 million armed robbery at the Fantasy Game Lounge in Giftland Mall, Turkeyen, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was arrested last evening at KK Villa on Lime Street, Werk-en-Rust. Detectives from the CID’s anti-crime patrol acted on information and apprehended Nicholas around 19:00 hours on Thursday. The […]

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Family demands justice after teen killed in Bel Air hit-and-run accident

July 11, 2025 Editor

The family of 16-year-old Kimberley Jones of Bel Air, West Coast Berbice, is seeking justice after she was struck by a car. According to police, on the evening of July 8, 2025, Kimberley was crossing the Bel Air Public Road when motorcar PAF 2130, driven by 32-year-old Paul Mahabal, hit her. The impact threw her […]

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