Several prohibited items confiscated during “Real All Black” event in Linden
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) managed to seise several prohibited items during the “Real All Black” event at Retrieve Hardcourt Ground, McKenzie, Linden, Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice) on Saturday evening.
The haul included 213 lighters, 27 pairs of scissors, nine ski masks, six pen knives and one screwdriver. Patrons are advised that the Police will continue to carry out these searches at all events of this nature.
Back in January, a total of 100 pairs of scissors along with 2000 cigarette lighters, 50 small transparent Ziplock bags with marijuana, 50 joints (ganja) and 15 weapons were confiscated at the Guyana National Stadium (GNS), Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD).
The prohibited items confiscated during the “Real All Black” event in Linden
The items were found on patrons who were attending the Flash Back Party. Later that month some 1,500 lighters, 50 scissors, 30 small transparent Ziplock bags containing cannabis, 16 ‘joints,’ 14 offensive weapons, a can of Baygon, and five cans of BOP spray were confiscated during the Armageddon DJ Clash which was also held at Providence.
Consequent to the search, several individuals were arrested on charges related to the possession of narcotics.
These thorough searches were implemented two years ago after chaos erupted at the National Park during the “Baderation” Concert. Gunshots were fired while dancehall artiste Skeng was performing.
Videos circulated on social media depicting the firing of gunshots during the artiste’s performance, causing minor injuries from thrown glass bottles in the crowd. The Banks DIH bar at the event was also reportedly robbed, and one person was arrested for illegal possession of a gun.
Days after the concert, Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn, announced a ban on “artistes like Skeng” from performing at public events in Guyana. This decision followed public opinions suggesting that the artist may have influenced violent behaviour among partygoers at the concert.
Surprisingly, “Skeng” was one of the featured performers at the “Real All Black” on Saturday evening in Linden.
