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Upsurge in murder on E’bo Coast.
After seven months into the year 2019, there has been an increase in murders on the Essequibo Coast.
Based on a police report presented to this publication, there have been eight murders over the past seven months of 2019 as compared to four in 2018.
Of the murders, five have been solved while one case is still unsolved. This publication understands that there has not yet been any conviction for the murders.
Additional information revealed that alcohol has been the leading cause of most of the murders committed.
During a community meeting on the Essequibo Coast a few months ago, the Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan, said that alcohol was the leading cause of violence within the Essequibo and Berbice societies.
The Minister also noted that the Guyana Police Force will be working closely with the customs authority, to ensure the unlicensed liquor shops are dealt with.
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