A JOINT search operation conducted at the New Amsterdam Prison on Monday, October 20, 2025, led to the discovery of several prohibited items, including improvised weapons, cell phones, and suspected cannabis.
The early morning exercise, which took place between 06:00 and 08:10 hours, was led by Assistant Superintendent K. Gravesandie, Officer in Charge of No. 1 Sub-Division, and supported by 38 police ranks.
They were joined by members of the Guyana Prison Service, led by Assistant Superintendent Crawford, Officer in Charge of the New Amsterdam Prison, along with 17 prison officers.
Items discovered during the search included: Seven improvised weapons, 17 packs of cigarettes, seven cellular phones, 43 zip-lock bags containing leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis, and 21 lighters.
The suspected cannabis, which weighed 37 grams, was taken to the Central Police Station, sealed, and lodged as evidence.
Authorities confirmed that the operation was incident-free and forms part of ongoing efforts to improve security and eliminate contraband within the country’s correctional facilities.