Narco-trafficking accused escapes from Police lock-ups

Police in E Division (Linden-Kwakwani) are on the hunt for a 24-year-old Half Mile, Linden, Region 10 man, who escaped from custody on Wednesday morning.
Guyana Times understands that about 10:30h on Wednesday, ranks attached to the Divisional Headquarters at the Mackenzie Police Station, acting on information received, went to the ‘Four Corner’, Half Mile area at Wismar, Linden where they arrested the man, who was allegedly in possession of a quantity of leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis sativa.
Following the arrest, he was escorted to the Mackenzie Police Station. It was while being processed to be charged at the office of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) that he reportedly jumped through the office window and scaled the fence, making good his escape.
Following the escape, there was a heavy Police presence in the Linden community, as ranks combed several areas in search of the escapee.
Divisional Commander Linden Lord assured that stringent efforts were being made to recapture the suspect, so he could be processed for court.