THREE Chinese nationals, two males and one female, were arrested on Monday at a city hotel after an inter-agency intelligence- led operation busted the trio allegedly involved in gold smuggling and other illegal activities.
The operation, a coordinated effort by various intelligence agencies, led to the seizure of G$39M and an unlicensed 9mm pistol with 15 matching rounds of ammunition.
Preliminary investigations have revealed that the suspects are part of a transnational criminal organisation involved in gold smuggling and other illegal activities. The seized funds and firearm are believed to be connected to these illicit operations.
The three suspects are currently in police custody, assisting authorities with the ongoing investigation. The authorities are working diligently to uncover the full extent of the criminal network and its activities within and beyond Guyana’s borders.