RESIDENTS of Port Mourant on the Corentyne closed their doors early Tuesday evening and could be seen peering through the windows, as police patrolled the area in search of the Camp Street Prison escapees.
There were at least five patrol jeeps and a white vehicle believed to belong to the major crime unit was seen dashing in an out of streets in the area.

This coupled with police running on the ground assuming tactical positions at various streets, sent residents on a panic as rumours began to circulate that the wanted escapees were spotted in the area.
There were also unconfirmed reports of people hearing what appeared to be gunshots. “I hear like about 10-15 shots and see the police running” one person told this publication. I see the police chasing a known criminal and he dash through Babu Jaan and left a haversack by the septic tank. I hear at least five shots and the police just tell me “get in the house and lock up,” a female eyewitness reported.

Meanwhile, a senior police officer told this publication “there is no need to panic, the police are doing their jobs and residents should remain indoors.” The officer declined to comment on the nature of the operation citing it may compromise the efforts of the lawmen. The police operation began at 18:00h and up to press time was still present in the area.