A SENIOR manager of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) has been sent on leave to facilitate a police investigation into a complaint of sexual misconduct made against the official by an airline staff.

In a release last evening, the CJIA management said that the airport also withdrew the airport security credentials of the person who made the complaint.

The airport said that the move followed the opening of a police investigation based on a report filed this week by the concessionaire staff. “The alleged incident took place almost one year ago and was previously investigated by airport management.

At the time, there was no evidence found for further action to be taken,” the CJIA management said.

The CJIA said it remains committed to ensuring a safe working environment for all employees and all persons who work at and use the airport. It was stated that in light of the recent incident, steps are being taken to strengthen the existing protocols.