THE Ministry of Home Affairs said, yesterday, that following a report in the media, about the beating of a Region 9 (Upper Takutu/Upper Essequibo) woman by a policeman, there is no place in the Guyana Police Force (GPF) for rogue cops.

In a statement, the ministry noted reports about the savage beating of Ms. Roxanne Farias, of St Ignatius, allegedly by a cop stationed in the area.
The ministry said it is dismayed by this very serious allegation, which implicates a serving member of the GPF and, in the absence of an official report which it awaits, it wishes to assure citizens that such conduct by serving members of the GPF will not be condoned.
It said the aim of the ministry, at this time, notwithstanding the intransigent posture adopted by the political Opposition, is to have in place a Police Service comprising officers who discharge their responsibilities to the citizens of Guyana with the highest level of professionalism.