Justice Christel Lambert-Meertins on Thursday found sufficient legal justification for the arrest and continued detention of Police Constable Ryan Greene, ruling that the action was neither arbitrary nor unlawful in light of evidence suggesting his involvement in criminal conduct.
The ruling came during proceedings on habeas corpus applications filed by attorney Darren Wade on behalf of Greene and his mother, Nikita Greene, who are challenging the legality of their detention as investigations continue into the alleged unauthorised removal of police surveillance footage.
The court order that the older Greene be released forthwith from police custody.

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, in submissions before the court, defended the continued detention of the two, emphasising the seriousness of the allegations and the need for investigators to pursue the matter.
Nandlall pointed to several possible offences arising from the alleged removal and transfer of the footage, including corruption, interference with the administration of justice, witness tampering, common law bribery and breaches of national security.
The case centres on allegations that Greene, a police constable attached to the Guyana Police Force’s Command Centre, downloaded surveillance footage connected to an October 12 shooting incident outside the Kitty, Georgetown, residence of Senior Superintendent of Police Prem Narine, head of the Special Branch Unit.

The footage was allegedly transferred to Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed.
The attorney general maintained that the investigation remains ongoing and argued that the detention of Greene and his mother is justified.
According to Nandlall, the 72-hour detention period for Greene and his mother has not yet expired and is due to expire later today.
He said the Police intend to apply for an extension to continue holding the two in custody. That application, he noted, will be made by 13:00 hours today.