POLICE are currently investigating the “alleged murder” of land surveyor, Ricky Ambrose, whose lifeless body, with multiple injuries, was found at ‘Guana’ Sand Trail, Cuyuni River, Region Seven, on Sunday.

According to a police release, Ambrose, 40, of Profit’s Square, South Ruimveldt, Georgetown, was a licensed firearm holder of a 32. pistol and was also employed as a ranger with Alphonso Mining in the Cuyuni River.

Investigations so far revealed that, at approximately 05:00 hours on Sunday, Ambrose left Arimu Landing en route to ‘Guana’ Sand Landing with his ATV #CK 3965.

However, at approximately 11:00 hours on the said day, a 24-year-old miner was heading from his worksite to camp ground when he stumbled upon Ambrose’s body along the Arimu trail.

Ambrose was discovered lying motionless, with multiple injuries, about 20 feet from his ATV.

An alarm was raised, and a report was subsequently made at the Bartica Police Station.

“The report was received at about 14:20 hours on Sunday. At 15:15 hours, a Sergeant, a Corporal, and a Constable left for the scene, via Police ATV #CL1738. After crossing over the Mazaruni River at Teperu, the axle of the ATV broke. The three ranks quickly managed to get it fixed and continued their journey through the trail.

“They arrived at Arimu backdam at 00:30 [hours] and continued the journey, proceeding through a back trail to the scene, where they encountered a creek which prevented them from crossing. They remained there until daylight and crossed the creek, arriving at the scene at about 06:00 hours this morning [Monday],” the release said.

The scene was processed and photographed by police and no firearm, gold or cash was found.

The body was escorted to Bartica Hospital while additional ranks joined the team. The investigation is ongoing.

Meanwhile, the Guyana Police Force said it had taken note of a statement emanating from the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) as it relates to the police’s response.

The release added that the facts as stated above, highlight the challenges encountered by the police ranks in getting to the scene.

The GGDMA, in its statement, said that it had also learnt that the police only visited the area sometime on Monday morning to assess the scene and remove the body.

“The GGDMA finds this response by the police as being poor since Arumu is not a far distance away from Bartica,” the statement said.

The Association used the opportunity to express its condolences to the family and friends of the late Ricky Ambrose and called on the authorities to conduct a proper investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

“The Association also calls on the authorities [to] put proper systems in place at our borders to negate all criminal activities,” the statement added.