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GAPSO disturbed over disappearance of liquor from GRA warehouse

Jun 01, 2015 News

Expressing displeasure at the news of the alleged disappearance, of approximately $6 million worth of foreign liquor from the Guyana Revenue Authority, (GRA) Eccles Warehouse Facility, the Guyana Association of Private Security Organizations (GAPSO) has stressed the need to stamp out corruption from among private security officers.
On Thursday during a routine check at its Eccles Warehouse Facility, GRA reported missing approximately $6million worth of foreign liquor.
The discovery was made by officers of the Law Enforcement and Investigation Division (LIED) and as a result, an investigation was launched and it implicated security officers from a private security firm.
In a press release, GAPSO, an organisation involved in promoting the highest ethical standards in the operation and management of security services within Guyana, noted that the allegation describes an unappetizing culture of greed and betrayal that continues to cast the private security industry in a negative light.
“The general public rightly expects security officers to hold themselves at a higher standard,” GAPSO stated.
“This alleged action is an erosion of the public’s ability to trust private security personnel who have taken a promise to protect against such egregious, criminal activity,” it added.
Stressing the importance of security officers performing their duties with honor and distinction, working tirelessly every day to keep our country safe, GAPSO said that it will not tolerate corruption, abuse or criminal activity within the security industry.
GASPO expressed optimism that its members and non-members within the industry will fully cooperate with any criminal or administrative investigations of alleged misconduct by any of private security personnel, on or off duty.
The organization said that it is pleased to learn that Professional Guard Services (PGS) is supporting this ongoing investigation, so the members of the public can continue to trust in the vast majority of security officers who respect their pledge and are committed to duties and responsibilities of the private security industry.
GAPSO represents members in virtually every industry in the public and private sectors, and organisations of all sizes. GAPSO provides exceptional member service, on-going education, and advocacy and business solutions for its members.
The company strives to advance the needs of members under a collective voice in those matters that relate to legislation and business activities that affect its members.

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