A PRISON warder who shoplifted from a Chinese supermarket located on the East Coast of Demerara recently has been fired.

He was identified by Director of Prisons (ag) Gladwin Samuels on Monday who noted that the video, which went viral on social media, was sent to him.

After the video was sent to him, Samuels disclosed that he confirmed that the man was indeed a prison officer and upon confirmation, sought permission to have the man fired.
As such, he also confirmed that the officer’s dismissal was recommended “with immediate effect and approval was granted.”

According to the Director of Prisons, the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) “has no more affiliation with him.”

The matter is being further investigated.