Crime Archives

May 18, 2026

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A 30-year-old West Bank Berbice farmer has been remanded to prison after appearing in court on a narcotics trafficking charge linked to the alleged discovery of 2.80 kilogrammes of cannabis in a minibus along the West Coast of Berbice. Carlos Chung, of Lot 239 Ithaca Village, West Bank Berbice, and Lot 50 Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, […]

May 18, 2026

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A 30-year-old man accused of breaking into a boutique at Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice, and stealing a quantity of merchandise and cash was on Friday remanded to prison after appearing before the Weldaad Magistrate’s Court. Jai Chamanlall of Bath Experiment, West Coast Berbice, appeared before Magistrate Shivani Lalaram, where the charge was read to […]

April 25, 2026

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Two robbery suspects fell into a drain after their motorcycle collided during a police chase following an armed robbery at a business place at Vryheid’s Lust, East Coast Demerara, on Friday night, leaving behind a haversack containing cash and other items as they fled on foot. One suspect was later arrested and a suspected […]

April 18, 2026

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Three foreign nationals have been charged and sentenced to prison after being convicted of illegal gold mining in Guyana’s Iwokrama Protected Area, authorities said. The group — two Brazilian nationals and one Venezuelan national — was arrested on December 10, 2025, during an enforcement operation carried out by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission […]

March 20, 2026

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The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU), through the Guyana Early Warning System (EWS), has issued a national alert following the seizure of 222 cans of suspected THC-infused beverages at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport on Wednesday. According to CANU, the beverages were discovered concealed inside storage tote bins among clothing, paper bags, and other miscellaneous items. […]

March 2, 2026

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Aubrey Norton and his wife, Martina Seepersaud, were on Monday sentenced to four years’ imprisonment each after being found guilty of money laundering in connection with the transfer of $53.5 million toward the purchase of property at La Bonne Intention, East Coast Demerara. The conviction followed an investigation by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), […]

February 12, 2026

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A former prison officer was remanded to prison on Thursday after her bail application was denied in connection with the seizure of more than 345 pounds of suspected cannabis along the West Coast of Berbice. Sarfina Cheddy was denied bail by Her Worship Tuanna Hardy at the Fort Wellington Magistrate’s Court. The court noted that […]

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 […]

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Ithaca farmer remanded over alleged cannabis trafficking in minibus

Bath Settlement man remanded for stealing colognes, clothing and cash from boutique

Fleeing motorcycle bandits fall in drain, leave haversack with cash behind

Three foreign nationals sentenced to prison over illegal mining in Iwokrama forest

CANU seizes cannabis-infused beverages at CJIA

Aubrey Norton, wife jailed four years for money laundering

Bail denied for ex-prison officer in 345 lbs cannabis seizure; co-accused released on $500,000

High-potency cannabis vapes seized in Campbellville

Firearms seized in Sophia and Lusignan, suspects in custody

Randy Smith escapes from Matthews Ridge custody

Gouveia re-elected PSC Chairman

Arudranauth Gossai elected President of Bar Association

Soldier injured in hostile fire from Venezuelan shore

Gouveia re-elected PSC Chairman

Arudranauth Gossai elected President of Bar Association

Soldier injured in hostile fire from Venezuelan shore