Crime Archives

January 28, 2026

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The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has seized suspected drugs, uncustomed liquor, currencies, and stolen motorcycles during an intelligence-led operation in Tabatinga, Lethem. Officers recovered multiple zip-lock bags of suspected cannabis, 65 g of pink ecstasy (MDMA), digital scales, and local and foreign currencies at premises linked to Marlon Jarvis. Four motorcycles, later confirmed stolen from […]

January 28, 2026

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Police are investigating an assault that occurred on Sunday at First Lady Park in Windsor Forest, West Coast Demerara, after footage of the incident circulated on social media. Authorities said a 21-year-old man from Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo, reported to the Leonora Police Station at about 1600 hours on Monday, identifying himself as the victim […]

January 22, 2026

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Six persons remain in police custody as investigations continue into the death of wanted man Jamal Bourne, also known as “Skinny”, following the discovery of suspected human remains, a firearm, ammunition and other items during an operation in Linden on Wednesday. The operation was conducted between 10:30 hrs and 15:00 hrs on January 21, 2026, […]

January 16, 2026

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The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) seized multiple branded THC cannabis vape cartridges during an operation in Campbellville Housing Scheme on Thursday. In a CANU release, the agency said the seizure highlights an emerging trend of high-potency cannabis concentrates being imported in packaging designed to resemble consumer vape products. The colourful, professionally printed packaging is aimed […]

January 15, 2026

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Police have seized eight firearms and two rounds of ammunition during an intelligence-led operation on Tuesday, taking several suspects into custody, authorities said. The operation, conducted around 16:30hrs at multiple locations including a supermarket and a shopping mall in Sophia, Greater Georgetown, and a supermarket in Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, involved security guards employed by […]

January 10, 2026

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Police have launched an investigation into the escape of Randy James Smith from lawful custody at Matthews Ridge in the North West District. Smith was being held in connection with the alleged rape of a child under the age of 16. Police said the investigation into the sexual offence has been completed and the suspect […]

January 7, 2026

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Jamera Wills, 31, a miner of 40 Savannah Park, New Amsterdam, and 22-year-old unemployed Daniel Quintyn of 43 Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, appeared before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the Blairmont Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. Court proceedings revealed that on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at approximately 15:45 […]

January 7, 2026

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The Berbice High Court on Tuesday handed down a 35-year prison sentence to Deonarine Dookhoo, 45, of Number Three Village, West Coast Berbice, for the 2021 murder of his mother, Teshwattie “Babo” Jaglall. Presiding over the matter, Justice Sandil Kissoon described the offence as one of exceptional gravity, noting that it involved extreme violence against a defenceless victim […]

January 5, 2026

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The Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) has ordered the immediate suspension of all mining operations, permissions to operate and related authorisations belonging to 107 Brazilian nationals, following their failure to comply with regulatory requirements. The commission said the action follows a public notice issued on January 2, 2026, which required the named individuals to […]

January 5, 2026

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Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh on Monday refused an application by attorneys for businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed, seeking to halt ongoing extradition proceedings in the Magistrates’ Court while constitutional challenges to Guyana’s extradition laws are heard in the High Court. In his ruling, Justice Singh held that the extradition matter […]

Category: Crime

CANU Lethem raid nets suspected drugs, currency and stolen motorcycles

Police investigating assault at Windsor Forest Park

Six remain in custody as investigation continues into suspected burnt remains of wanted man

High-potency cannabis vapes seized in Campbellville

Firearms seized in Sophia and Lusignan, suspects in custody

Randy Smith escapes from Matthews Ridge custody

Pillion rider sentenced to 36 months, rider remanded for narcotics trafficking

Berbice man gets 35 years for murder of mother

GGMC orders immediate suspension of mining permits for 107 Brazilians

High Court refuses stay as extradition proceedings against Mohameds continue

ExxonMobil says workforce trained, prepared for unplanned events at Haimara

Police break up 'Last Day of School' party after students caught drinking, smoking at Mackenzie market

530 Region Five small contractors on pre-qualified list to get at least one contracts before year-end, says Jagdeo

ExxonMobil says workforce trained, prepared for unplanned events at Haimara

Police break up ‘Last Day of School’ party after students caught drinking, smoking at Mackenzie market

530 Region Five small contractors on pre-qualified list to get at least one contracts before year-end, says Jagdeo