GFS officer busted with illegal liquor during Police roadblock

A Station Officer attached to the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) was recently busted with a quantity of illegal spirituous liquor during a police roadblock at Melanie, East Coast Demerara (ECD).
The seizure included 24 bottles of Hennessy, 24 Johnny Walker Black Labels, 10 Johnny Walker Gold Labels, 12 Fireballs, 48 Absolut, and 12 Cîroc.
Following the discovery, the officer was taken to the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) Bond where the liquor was lodged after which he was escorted to the Brickdam Police Station.
Following the incident, Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, expressed grave dissatisfaction with the Officer’s conduct, describing it as unbecoming and a discredit to the Guyana Fire Service.
Minister Benn emphasised that such actions will not be tolerated by his ministry, as they represent a direct breach of Public Service Rules F02 and Offence No. 36 at Section G, as well as Guyana Fire Service Disciplinary Regulation 54, Paragraphs 42 and 44.
These regulations address bringing discredit to the Fire Service, causing harm to the Public Service, and engaging in improper conduct.
“The Ministry of Home Affairs remains committed to upholding the highest standards of conduct among personnel affiliated with its agencies and will not condone behaviour which undermines public trust and confidence in these agencies,” Minister Benn stated in a release.
He reminded all members of the disciplinary services to adhere strictly to their oath of office, standing orders, and organisational rules and regulations, noting that failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.
Only two months ago, officers of GRA, during an operation in the environs of Annandale, ECD, seized two mini buses and a large wooden motor vessel laden with Heineken beers and Rockingham Chicken. Four persons were arrested and later charged.
GRA continues to remind the public that smuggling is illegal and anyone who attempts to import or export goods with intent to defraud the Revenue Authority of any duties is guilty of an offense and is liable for such offense to fines and or imprisonment in accordance with Section 218 of the Customs Act, Chapter 82:01.
The Revenue Authority pleads with the General Public to report any illicit, unlawful, or smuggling activities on telephone number 227-6060, Extensions 3201, 3204, 3205, 3206, 3211, 3212, or 3408. All information provided will be dealt with strict confidentiality and such persons may be rewarded in accordance with the provisions of the Customs Act, Chapter 82:01.