Three remanded for trafficking Venezuelans

Jun 29, 2018 News

A couple and their friend, who allegedly circulated four Venezuelans for sex, were yesterday charged and remanded to prison.
It is alleged that between November 1, last, and May 31, 2018, at Itaka Mazuruni, in the Essequibo Magisterial District, Lawrence Williams, June Williams and Aretha Gould, recruited, transported and harboured four Venezuelans for the purpose of sexual exploitation.
The three accused were charge separately and were not required to plead to the indictable charges.
The matters were held in-camera, with members of the public and the media being asked to exit the courtroom.
Police Prosecutor Neville Jeffers strongly objected to bail being granted to the defendants citing the prevalence of the offence and the penalty the charge attracts.
According to information, the couple are owners of a hotel and Gould is the owner of a bar.
The couple would normally carry the victims at the bar where they would meet clients and go back to the hotel where they were allegedly being prostituted and held against their will.
This publication was informed that the victims would normally have to give the three persons their earnings and they would normally split it among themselves.
The prosecutor’s objection was upheld and the accused were remanded to prison.
They were instructed to make their next court appearances on July 5 at the Bartica Magistrates’ Courts.

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