COMMISSIONER of Police (ag), Clifton Hicken, and Crime Chief, Wendell Blanhum, led Guyana’s delegation at the recently concluded 26th INTERPOL Americas Regional Conference in Nassau, Bahamas. The high-level event brought together senior law enforcement officials from 35 countries across the Americas and beyond to address pressing crime issues.

The conference, officially opened by the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, Philip Davis, focused on the growing threat posed by transnational organised crime, the accompanying surge in violence, and the evolving nature of criminal activity. Special emphasis was placed on the impact of generative artificial intelligence and the increasingly fragmented nature of crime syndicates, which are diversifying their operations to maximise profits in areas such as human trafficking, drug and firearms smuggling, and cybercrime.
With representatives from across the region, the forum underscored the importance of international co-operation in tackling these complex challenges. Guyana’s active participation in such discussions highlights the country’s commitment to regional security and the global fight against organised crime