Latest update August 28th, 2026 10:26 AM
Aug 15, 2026 News
(Kaieteur News) A Police Sergeant attached to the Licensing and Certifying Office at the Springlands Police Station has been placed under close arrest as the Guyana Police Force (GPF) investigates alleged irregularities in the office’s operations.
Ranks from the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) visited the office on Thursday, where they secured records and other documentation for examination as part of the widening probe.
“Investigators are conducting a comprehensive examination of the operations of the office, including relevant records and transactions, as part of the ongoing investigation,” the GPF said.
The Force reaffirmed its commitment to rooting out corruption within its ranks.
“The Guyana Police Force maintains a zero-tolerance approach to corruption, misconduct and breaches of public trust,” the statement said, adding that “any rank found culpable of criminal or disciplinary wrongdoing will be dealt with condignly in accordance with the law and the Force’s disciplinary procedures.”
The sergeant remains in custody assisting investigators, and no charges have been announced.
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My hometown Police Station.
They still doing that, despite SOCU’s long arms ?
Look like things na change at all.
One bad aloo make all them other aloo goin get bad/rotten.
Same thing like a rotten apple.
In the days of “contraband” everybady gat dem share at the seawall, even
though Burnham was in charge.