SWIFT and tactical action by members of the Joint Services resulted, on Thursday, in the recapture of two of three prisoners who escaped from the Holding Bay at Lusignan, on Wednesday.

According to Director of Prisons, Gladwin Samuels, back in custody are Alex Matthias and Arnold Kennedy. They were recaptured at Zeelugt Public Road, East Bank Essequibo.
The prisoners will aid in the ongoing investigation to recapture the other escapee. They will also be processed for charges.

“Thanks to all those persons who helped to get the information about the escape out to the public, the support of the public for providing information on their location and the Joint

Services’ members for conducting a clinical recapture,” the Prison Director said.

Police are hunting for Mark Rafino of Goed Intent, West Bank Demerara.
The public is asked to report any suspicious individuals or activities to the nearest police station or 225-6411. All information will be treated with the strictest confidence.