No confirmed presence of organised gangs in Guyana — Benn

Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn on Friday disclosed that the Home Affairs Ministry in collaboration with the Joint Services has not officially confirmed the presence of organised gangs operating within the borders of Guyana.
He was at the time responding to a question submitted by Opposition Member of Parliament (MP) Tabitha Sarabo-Halley on organised Venezuelan gangs.

She specifically asked the Minister “whether the Ministry of Home Affairs and/or Joint Services observed any presence of organised Venezuelan gangs, in particular, the Tren de Gang anywhere within our borders?”
In response, Minister Benn explained that while there have been intelligence reports and concerns about cross border criminal activities and the potential spillover of gang violence, “there is no verified evidence to suggest that the Tren de Gang has established an operational base or presence in Guyana.”
Nevertheless, the Minister assured that authorities remain vigilant and are actively monitoring the border areas, particularly in Regions One (Barima -Waini); Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni); Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) and Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo.)