A JOINT Services came under attack while transporting Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) officials and election materials near the Guyana-Venezuela border on Sunday.

According to a statement from the Joint Services, the incident occurred around 14:30 hrs in the vicinity of Bamboo, along the Upper Cuyuni River.

The Joint Services reported that the patrol came under fire from the Venezuelan shore.

The escort team, which comprised ranks from the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the Guyana Police Force (GPF), was conducting official duties in support of GECOM’s ballot distribution to remote polling stations in Region Seven. A total of nine GECOM officials were aboard the vessels at the time.

“The patrol immediately returned fire, and successfully manoeuvred the escort team out of danger. No injuries were sustained by any personnel, and no election materials were damaged or compromised,” the Joint Services said.

Despite the incident, the team safely continued its journey, and all remaining ballot boxes were successfully delivered to their assigned polling stations at Cumang Landing, Kurutuku, and Dukquarie Landing.

The earlier drop-off at Turnbung was also completed without Incident.

The Joint Services said it remains alert, and continues to coordinate closely with GECOM to ensure the security of all election-related operations. An investigation into the incident is underway.