Lethem bus driver arrested after suspected mercury found in vehicle

Oct 26, 2025 News

(Kaieteur News) – Police on Friday arrested the driver of a minibus at Corkwood Police Check Point, North Rupununi, Region Nine for possession of what they believe to be mercury.

Lethem bus driver arrested after suspected mercury found in vehicle

Two of the cylinders police believe contain mercury.

In a statement to the media, the Guyana Police Force said that the 47-year-old bus driver of Windmill Road, Lethem, Central Rupununi was stopped during a routine stop-and-search exercise when the discovery was made. At the time, there were four passengers on board.

During the search a quantity of suspected mercury was discovered concealed inside two solar batteries.

“While nothing illegal was found on the occupants or in their luggage, a search of the vehicle revealed two black and green solar batteries in the trunk area. Upon closer examination, four grey cylinders suspected to contain mercury were found concealed inside the batteries,” police said.

The suspected mercury and the vehicle have been lodged as exhibits.

Investigations are ongoing.

Meanwhile, the GPF is reminding that mercury is “a highly toxic substance and its possession, transport or use is restricted under Guyana’s environmental and mining laws.”

“Unauthorized handling of mercury poses serious health and environmental risks. The Guyana Police Force continues to work with relevant agencies to prevent the illegal movement and use of hazardous materials across the country,” the statement said.

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