FORMER policeman and self-professed former death squad member Sean Hinds was yesterday arrested in connection with an ongoing murder probe.The Guyana Chronicle was informed that Hinds is being grilled by ranks of the Major Crimes Unit in connection with the murder of rights activist Courtney Crum-Ewing which took place last year in the lead up to the May 11 general elections.
Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum confirmed yesterday to this publication that Hinds is again in police custody. The Senior Superintendent also disclosed that this latest arrest is in connection with a murder investigation.
However, Blanhum declined to confirm whether the murder took place this year or last year or if indeed the probe is in connection with the execution style killing of former Guyana Defence Force Lieutenant and Queen’s College student Courtney Crum-Ewing.
Sources close to Hinds have since indicated to the Guyana Chronicle that Hinds is indeed being grilled over the murder of Crum-Ewing. He was picked up from his North Ruimveldt home yesterday morning by the police and taken to the Criminal Investigation Headquarters.
Hinds last year in an explosive interview with a television journalist, which was aired in parts, confirmed that he was an active member of the notorious ‘Phantom Squad’.
Meanwhile, also in police custody is former Office of the President staffer and PPP activist, Jason Abdulla who now works at Freedom House, Headquarters of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic.
Abdulla, according to information, is also being held by the police in connection with a murder probe but again the Crime Chief would not confirm the specific case.
There have been reports that Abdulla is also being questioned along with Hinds for the murder of Crum-Ewing.

(Leroy Smith)