Police Inspector under close arrest following discovery of ammunition

– OPR investigating 2 separate misconduct reports against ranks

A Police Inspector was on Thursday placed under close arrest following the discovery of a quantity of ammunition during an intelligence-led operation along Hadfield Street, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown.
While the Police did not provide additional information, reports are that the incident stemmed from the handing over of approximately 100 rounds of 9mm ammunition to a civilian in the vicinity of the Linden minibus park.
The Inspector remains under close arrest as the investigation continues.
In another matter, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) reported that an investigation is underway by the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), following an incident on Sunday, May 3, 2026, involving a senior officer, a Police Corporal, and a Police Constable. The investigation was initiated following the circulation of a video online in relation to the incident, but no further information has been provided.
“The Guyana Police Force wishes to make it clear that matters involving the conduct of its ranks are treated with the seriousness they deserve. In this regard, an impartial investigation will be conducted in keeping with the Force’s standards of accountability, discipline and professionalism,” the GPF added.
The OPR is also investigating an alleged assault involving Police ranks, which occurred on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Anna Regina Police Station in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam).
Preliminary enquiries revealed that a female rank was allegedly assaulted by her Sergeant during an incident at the station, while another female rank was also reportedly threatened. The matter was brought to the attention of the region’s senior command, and the Sergeant was arrested and placed in custody pending further investigations. The female rank was escorted to a medical institution, where she was examined by a doctor. Investigations are ongoing.