THE Guyana Defence Force (GDF) on Sunday night clarified misinformation circulating on social media regarding a video depicting the hoisting of a Venezuelan flag, purportedly replacing the Golden Arrowhead along our western border in Essequibo.

In a press release, the GDF said that the video in question is not from Guyana.

“We categorically state that the flag being lowered is not the recently hoisted GOLDEN ARROWHEAD along our border. Clear distinctions between the two locations are evident in the accompanying photographs. Notably, the recently installed plaque at the authentic site is absent in the video in question. The public must understand that the video’s content is misleading and does not represent any activity or incident within Guyana,” the release added.

The army said that it appreciated the public’s vigilance and is encouraging the reliance on “verified sources for accurate information and urge the responsible sharing of information.”

It said that it remains steadfast in its duty to serve this nation.