THE Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) have recovered US$5,500 reported missing by a passenger, Unis Cato.
Upon her arrival in Guyana on April 18, 2024, Cato reported the missing money, the airport said in a statement on Thursday.

As a result, the CJIA security department promptly reviewed closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage and identified a passenger who had picked up a package that had fallen from Cato.
The airport security team then shared their findings with the police, leading to the swift location of the passenger who had taken the money to Berbice.
Following thorough questioning, the police managed to recover the full sum of money, which was then returned to the passenger.

According to the statement, Cato has expressed heartfelt appreciation for the dedicated and professional efforts of the CJIA security staff and the polce force.
She has specifically commended Ramesh Ghir, the CEO of the airport, and Krishnadat Ramanarine, the Police Commander, for their role in resolving the issue.

Meanwhile, Chairman of CJIA Board, Sanjeev Datadin has lauded the airport security team and the police force for their outstanding work. In 2024, the CJIA security department has successfully recovered over 260 items for passengers, including 41 suitcases, 12 laptops, 10 mobile phones, as well as various pieces of jewellery, duty-free items, and travel documents.

Passengers and airport users are encouraged to contact the CJIA Customer Service Department for any assistance needed. They can be reached by phone at +592 600-7022, +592 699-9074, +592 261-4347 or +592 261-2281. Alternatively, emails can be sent to cjiac@cjairport-gy.com while WhatsApp messages can be sent to any of the above listed mobile numbers.