THE Guyana Defence Force Coast Guard (GDF CG) and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) are jointly investigating an incident involving a ‘go-fast’ vessel that was intercepted at a wharf at Friendship, East Bank Demerara, on Tuesday night.
According to the GDF and GPF, at approximately 9:45 pm on August 25, 2026, a routine joint maritime patrol observed the vessel entering the mouth of the Demerara River at a high rate of speed.
The vessel was signalled by siren to stop but failed to comply, prompting the joint patrol to pursue it.
The vessel was subsequently intercepted at a wharf at Friendship, where three persons were found aboard, including Leader of the Opposition.
Five other persons, who are suspected to have travelled aboard the vessel, were also observed at the wharf facility.
The circumstances surrounding the vessel’s movements and the events leading to the interception are now being investigated by the GPF and GDF Coast Guard.
Meanwhile, the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has clarified that neither the fast craft reportedly owned by Azruddin Mohamed nor Mr Mohamed is licensed or otherwise authorised to operate.
“Persons found operating vessels without the required licences or authorisation may be subject to enforcement action in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations,” MARAD said.
MARAD is reminding all vessel owners, operators and users that operating unlicensed or unregistered vessels poses serious risks to passengers, crew, other waterway users, property and Guyana’s marine environment.