THE police are investigating reports of suspected Trafficking in Persons (TIP) activities following a joint exercise conducted between 22:15hrs on February 7, 2026, and 00:03hrs on February 8, 2026, at a building located on Charlotte and Albert Streets, Georgetown.

The exercise was carried out by ranks of the Trafficking in Persons Unit, Criminal Investigations Department Headquarters, along with personnel from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security (C-TIP Unit), a release issued by the police said.

“Acting on information received, the team visited the building where 77 Cuban nationals [sic], including men and women, were contacted and screened for indicators of Trafficking in Persons.

“Several individuals reported that they travelled to Guyana under credit arrangements and that their travel documents were being retained pending repayment. These claims are forming part of the ongoing investigation,” the release said, adding that the individuals were handed over to the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security for further assessment and assistance.

A search of the premises did not unearth anything illegal. No arrests were made.