gold Archives

January 3, 2026

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A quantity of gold was seized during joint enforcement operations in central Georgetown targeting illegal mining and the unlawful trade in precious metals on Saturday. The January 3 operations involved the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission, the ministry’s Compliance Unit, and the Guyana Police Force, according to a statement. Several […]

November 1, 2025

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The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) has expressed full support for the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) in its recent crackdown on illegal mining and smuggling operations across the country. In a statement, the Association noted that the Commission recently conducted enforcement exercises in the Sand Hills and Toroparu areas, during […]

October 8, 2025

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Gold prices surged to a record high of $4,000 per ounce on Tuesday, driven by strong investment demand, geopolitical tensions, and expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, CNN reports. The increase marks a 51% rise in gold value so far this year. Analysts attribute the rally to several factors, including central bank purchases, […]

May 22, 2025

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Authorities have intensified their crackdown on illegal gold mining and smuggling operations, with the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) announcing the arrest of a Brazilian national and the seizure of a large quantity of gold and over $17 million in cash during a major operation in Region Eight. The suspect, identified as Osmil Da Silva, […]

April 9, 2025

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A gold miner and businessman from the Essequibo Coast was arrested on Tuesday during a Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) operation. According to a release, SOCU officers, acting on intelligence gathered over a sustained period, swooped down on the premises of Mahindar Nauth Ghanesh, located at Lot 1-2 Track B, New Road, Essequibo Coast. The […]

April 3, 2025

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Officers from the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) intercepted an alleged gold smuggling attempt in Georgetown on Thursday, detaining four people and seizing gold and cash worth millions, police said. Acting on credible intelligence, officers detained two Brazilian nationals, one Cuban national, and one Guyanese, according to a police statement. “SOCU also seized a large […]

March 22, 2025

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The government wants to see greater enforcement actions against gold smuggling in Guyana, said Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo. The Vice President made these remarks at his weekly press conference on Thursday. This statement follows local authorities’ recent success in dismantling a gold smuggling ring involving Guyanese and Brazilians. Jagdeo also highlighted that several intelligence […]

March 14, 2025

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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has once again called on sanctioned businessman Nazar “Shell” Mohamed to provide the authorities with any valuable information he has regarding gold smuggling activities. Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed, were sanctioned by the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) for allegedly using […]

March 6, 2025

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In a major intelligence-led joint operation conducted on Wednesday in Lethem, Region Nine, officers of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) successfully intercepted an illegal gold smuggling attempt. Police say that, acting on credible intelligence, SOCU officers detained two Brazilian nationals and seized a large quantity of gold and over G$26 million in cash. Arrested […]

Tag: gold

Gold seized in Georgetown operations targeting illegal trade

GGDMA backs GGMC crackdown on illegal mining, smuggling

Gold prices hit historic $4,000 per ounce amid market uncertainty

SOCU seizes gold, over $17M in cash in latest crackdown

SOCU operation: Essequibo miner arrested, gold, cash seized

Large quantity of gold, millions in cash seized in alleged smuggling attempt

Jagdeo: Greater enforcement actions needed against gold smuggling

Nazar yet to report claims of gold smuggling, assassination to authorities

Major illegal gold smuggling operations disrupted, over $26M seized

Two walk free in Mobil Gas Station bombing; one committed to trial

Inter-ward football making return at Bayrock Stadium

Fraudulent declarations to attract fines, jail time

Two walk free in Mobil Gas Station bombing; one committed to trial

Inter-ward football making return at Bayrock Stadium

Fraudulent declarations to attract fines, jail time