RANKS from the Guyana Police Force (GPF), over the last few weeks, arrested over 100 persons for various crimes, as the force seeks to “stamp out” criminal activities in and around the Stabroek Market Area.

Ranks within Region 4(A) -Agricola/Cummings Lodge under the command of a Senior Superintendent have been maintaining a ‘sustained’ presence in and around the Stabroek Market Area.

So far, more than 100 persons were arrested and questioned in connection with several crimes; a number of them were also charged with several offences.
Two unlicensed firearms, ammunition and narcotics were found during the ongoing police operations which involve more than sixty ranks.

In the aftermath of a recent viral video on social media that depicted a youngster snatching a cell phone from someone in the vicinity of Stabroek Market, Georgetown, the 18-year-old suspect was arrested and charged with larceny from the person and also jointly charged with two others for robbery with violence. The teens were, on Friday, October 25, 2019, remanded to prison.

Additionally, the teens are also wanted for questioning in relation to several robberies committed recently outside of the Providence Stadium during the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) matches.

In a statement from the police headquarters, the Force said that all information and intelligence that can assist with successful operations will be welcome, as the Force values the public trust greatly.

“In the best interest of society the GPF aims to stop problems before they occur by reducing the opportunities for crime and by deterring people away from becoming involved in anti-social and criminal behaviour, and welcomes all digital content in assisting with prosecution and prevention” the Force said.

However, the police headquarters explained that many youths often do not realise how much of a negative impact a criminal record can have, as it can close down opportunities and push them towards a life in which criminality ends up being the only option.

The GPF’s approach is to get into the communities early, work with young people and guide them in another direction as can be seen in the Force’s social crime prevention programs and, as such, public support is needed to receive the information required for preventing and solving issues surrounding crime. On the other hand, through social control, the public has the opportunity to contribute directly to improving the social environment while the GPF serves as a catalyst.