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Cop thrown in jail over AK-47 gunplay
(Kaieteur News) – A 20-year-old member of the Guyana Police Force was on Thursday remanded to prison after a viral video showed him brandishing an AK-47 rifle while reportedly intoxicated.
The accused, Daniel Henry, who is attached to Regional Police Division #1, has been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to injure, an offence under Section 37 of the Firearm Offences Act, Chapter 16:05.
Jailed : Police constable Daniel Henry
Henry appeared via Zoom before Magistrate Rabindranauth Singh at the Port Kaituma Magistrate’s Court, where the charge was read to him. He was not required to enter a plea and was subsequently remanded to prison. The case has been adjourned to January 14, 2026.
According to reports Henry was placed under close arrest on November 30, after a video circulated on social media showing him walking through Port Kaituma, North West District, with a force-issued AK-47 while allegedly intoxicated.
The video depicts the rank, dressed in casual clothing, holding the rifle and arguing with another individual. At one point, he threatened to shoot the person while pacing up and down the street. During the exchange, two gunshots were heard and several persons, who referred to the rank as “Henry,” attempted to calm him down and eventually got him to walk away.
Following the video’s circulation, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) issued a statement indicating that the Commissioner of Police had ordered a thorough investigation into the incident.
“The contents of the video form part of the ongoing investigation, which will determine the full extent of both disciplinary and criminal actions to be taken,” the GPF stated.
The Force added that it remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and accountability and will release further information as the investigation progresses.
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Why is a 20 y.o. man allowed to join the GPF ?
And have access to a highly dangerous weapon AK 47 ?
Just as he probably accessed that local brew by the Amerindians, that
made him go wacko in the neighborhood ?