GPF intensifies campaign against errant motorcyclists
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) continues to clamp down on motorcyclists who do not have the necessary documentation. This has been stated in a release to the media on Monday.
Motorcycles that were seized by the Police
In this regard, the Police have taken into custody a number of motorcyclists who have failed to produce the relevant documents when requested to do so. This exercise was implemented following increasing reports of motorcycle robberies taking place, especially in Georgetown.
“Recognising that criminal-minded persons have been riding motorcycles and bicycles in their robbery attacks on citizens, extensive campaigns are ongoing in the Police Divisions to rein in and detain these vehicles, and arrest persons where applicable,” the GPF has said.
The initiative has already been rolled out in several communities around Georgetown and on the West Bank of Demerara (WBD), resulting in several motorcycles and bicycles being impounded and now being processed to determine lawful ownership, in addition to other traffic-related issues.
The GPF recently reported that there is an overall decrease in serious crimes for the year so far. Serious crimes have decreased by 29.8 per cent when compared to the same period in 2020. In addition, armed robberies involving firearms have gone down by 38.4 per cent, while robberies with instruments other than firearms have declined by 47.7 per cent.
No figures have been provided to show reports of robberies that were committed by motorcycle bandits.
