2 SWAT officers nabbed with ganja

Two police officers attached to the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit have been arrested on Tuesday at about 23:15h after being found in possession of 748.4 grams of cannabis.

A party of police ranks, led by an inspector from the Special Branch, acting on intelligence received, intercepted Toyota Axio motor car PAJ 2421 at the intersection of Camp and New Market Streets in Georgetown; and during a search of the vehicle, discovered in the back seat a black travelling bag that contained a quantity of leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis. Additional items found included plastic wraps, a black digital scale, and a bag sealer.
At the time, the vehicle was being driven by Lance Corporal Kevin Thompson, while Lance Corporal Dwayne Perry occupied the front passenger seat. Both men are active members of the SWAT unit.
According to a report released by the Guyana Police Force (GPF), the SWAT officers were immediately informed of the offence and cautioned. Both remained silent, and were arrested and escorted to the Narcotics Branch for further processing. The suspected narcotic was weighed and confirmed to be 748.4 grams.

The vehicle, reportedly rented from Elite Auto Rentals, is owned by Diana Persaud of North Road, Lacytown.
Further investigations revealed that the car had been rented by Stacy Hodge, a 40-year-old businesswoman of Providence, East Bank Demerara. She is the reputed wife of Kevin Thompson.
GPF has indicated that Hodge, when contacted and interviewed, told investigators she rented the vehicle after an accident had left her red Lexus vehicle, PAJ 4770, in need of repairs.
She said she had last used the car on January 10, 2025, before handing the keys to Thompson, who had requested a vehicle for personal use.
Searches were conducted at the homes of both officers, but no additional evidence was found. The vehicle is currently lodged at the Alberttown Police Station.
Both men remain under close arrest as investigations continue into the incident.