DPP advises insufficient evidence to charge anyone with crime

Fire at GECOM Wismar office

As investigations continue into a fire which destroyed a building that housed the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) office at Wismar, Linden, back in July, the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has advised Police that there is insufficient evidence to charge anyone with a crime.

This is according to Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) Divisional Commander, Superintendent Hugh Winter.
Police in Linden had last month submitted a report for legal advice on the way forward in relation to the suspected arson case. There have been no arrests in connection with the incident thus far, however, the Divisional Commander stated that the investigation is continuing.

The sub-office, which was situated at Lot 2 Burnham Drive, Wismar, Linden, was destroyed by fire in the wee hours of July 14. It was reported that a security guard, who was on duty at the time, was in the guard hut when she heard a loud noise emanating from the western side of the building.
This prompted her to make checks during which she heard another loud sound and observed flames emanating from within the building. At the scene, there was a smell of gasoline. The guard told investigators that two males were seen running from the building as they made good their escape.
Police reportedly questioned several persons in relation to the incident but no useful information was obtained.
Ranks also canvassed the area but it was reported that the area has no CCTV cameras.
Meanwhile, the building was fitted with two metal panel doors which were well secured. The building, which is owned by Lindener Fitzgerald London, was being rented by GECOM for the past four years.