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“CANU is in a good place now and can only get better” says former head, James Singh
James Singh said he was surprised at the decision taken by the government. He said he was notified by the Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan.
Singh was successful in the interception of major drug busts in Guyana over the years.One of his success stories was the arrest and sequence sentence of the notorious drug dealer, Barry Dataram. He also provided Intel that found a plane at the airstrip in the interior, under his watch, CANU was able to discover a Semi-submersible Submarine and he had numerous seizures on vessels in the Caribbean. Singh said another one of his high points was his close collaboration with the private sector.
Singh was sacked by the David Granger administration days after a Commission of Inquiry report into a Vessel was completed and its recommendations handed over to the President.
Bruce Lovell, lead commissioner was tasked to look into the circumstances surrounding the entry into the interception, detention and subsequent release of an unnamed private maritime vessel in the sea space of the territory of Guyana, on or between the 11th-14th of February, 2017 and to report the findings and recommendations to His Excellence Brigadier David Granger.
Two days after that vessel was released, another vessel with four Guyanese were busted with 4.2tons of cocaine by US and Trinidadian coast guards.
Khemraj Ramjattan Minister of Public Security who has responsibility for the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU), in a statement, said he directed that Mr. James Singh, head of CANU, should proceed on the remainder of his accumulated leave, whereupon he would be given notice of his termination of employ. All benefits consequent thereupon would also be granted to him.
The recent Commission of Inquiry headed by Mr. Bruce Lovell has made a number of recommendations, one of which is the restructuring of the Unit. The decision also was taken that this Unit will come under the soon to be established National Anti-Narcotics Authority (NANA).
In a scenario where very complex and difficult decisions have to be made, there is the need for some amount of reconfiguration and restructuring.
Mr. Singh has been at the Unit for nine years and I hope to engage him on alternative placement options. I have thanked him for his leadership and all the support he has given to the Unit the statement said.
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CANU Head James Singh dismissed by Gov’t
Head of Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit, James Singh was sacked by the David Granger administration days after a Commission of Inquiry report into a Vessel was completed and its recommendations handed over to the President.
This disclosure was made by Minister of State Joseph Harmon at his Post-Cabinet Press Briefing today. Harmon posited that the Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan was given some guidelines by the President to convey to the long-serving head of CANU.
Singh was successful in the interception of a major drug bust in Guyana over the years. One of his success stories was the arrest and sequence sentence of a notorious drug Kingpin, Barry Dataram.
Bruce Lovell, the lone commissioner was tasked to look into the circumstances surrounding the entry into, the interception, detention and subsequent release of an unnamed private maritime vessel in the sea space of the territory of Guyana, on or between the 11th-14th of February 2017 and to report the findings and recommendations to His Excellency Brigadier David Granger.
Two days after that vessel was released, another vessel with four Guyanese were busted with 4.2tons of cocaine by US and Trinidadian coast guards.
The inquiry examined and made recommendations under which the customs anti-narcotics unit received information, including the exact date and time of the receipt of such information that the private maritime vessel entered into Guyana’s territory.
The commission also looked at instructions issued by the Guyana Defence Force Coast Guard, the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit and the role of any foreign law enforcement agencies in the conduct of the operations to intercept, detain and search the said vessel.
Over 1.9M in electronics stolen from C/tyne store
The incident occurred at Andrew’s Stationery and Car Audio Store just around 3:00, Thursday morning. the store is located a corner away from the Albion Police Station. An alert Policeman saw the strange moving of items into a car, however, when he approached the car the driver sped away.
‘Curfew Tower’ gives a blistering performance in the 2014 Guyana Cup rematch
It was the clash of the giant runners in the feature event of the 2014 Guyana Cup Rematch. The race featured the likes of Treacle, C.P Got Even, Grande De Roja, Split Fire, California Strike and Curfew Tower.
VIDEO: GDF ranks points weapons at Capitol News Cameraman and others at Kaieteur National Park
Capitol News Cameraman, Rudolph Morris was flown to the city on Tuesday afternoon, two days after he was detained and had his camera and cellular phone taken by a Guyana Defence Force sergeant.
In a short video shot by Morris, it shows two men with high powered weapons pointing in the direction of Morris, Anthony Melville and another man in a boat. What is interesting is that neither of the two men wore military clothes, one man was half naked and no police were around the area at the time.
The GDF and the Police were posted to the area to prevent illegal mining around the Kaieteur National Park.
Anthony Melville said he was totally unaware that the men were members of the GDF, but took no chances and complied.
Melville who was a former toshao of Chenapau Village said they were not in breach of any security arrangements at the park.
The men were arrested by ranks of the Guyana Defence Force for videoing the area allegedly sealed off by the GDF to prevent illegal mining around the area. Morris said he was told he could leave the army base on Monday morning and had to journey by foot, some three hours in the trail, to get to his destination at the Kaieteur National Park.
Taxi driver jailed after pleading guilty to cocaine and illegal guns possession
Trevor Rodriguez, the taxi driver who police busted with over 20lbs of cocaine and several guns at his Duncan Street, Campbellville, Georgetown was this morning (June 13) sentenced to six years imprisonment after pleading guilty to the 1charges.
The 32-year-old was charged with having possession of 11 kilograms of cocaine and a 9mm pistol, a Glock 9mm and a 1.357 magnum revolver along with matching rounds when he was not the holder of a firearm license.
The jail terms, which will run concurrently, were handed down by Magistrate Annette Singh.
Police arrested Rodrigues and his wife Amanda Rodriguez after three illegal firearms, matching rounds and drugs were found at their home during a raid on May 26.
The court heard that Rodriguez is in the habit of threatening to kill his wife. On the day in question, he threatened to kill her with a gun at their Duncan Street home.
The woman called a co-worker who came to her rescue and also took away the gun from her husband.
Trevor Rodriguez also faced four other charges, two each for making use of threatening language and threatening behavior to his wife. However, these charges were dismissed.
Detained Capitol News cameraman speaks of his encounter with soldiers in the Kaieteur National Park
As more details are unfolding about the arrest of Capitol News Cameraman, Rudolph Morris. This newscast understands that Capitol News’ Cameraman Rudolph Morris’s Cellular phone was taken by an army sergeant at the Kaieteur National Park. This was hours after he was arrested by ranks of the Guyana Defence Force for videoing the area sealed off by the GDF to prevent illegal mining around the area. Morris said he was told he could leave the army base this morning and had to journey by foot some three hours in the trail to get to his destination at the Kaieteur National Park.
The Guyana Press Association and Capitol News have been working behind the scenes to have the matter resolved speedily. Chief of Staff of the GDF, Patrick West has ensured the GPA that Morris will be flown out tomorrow afternoon, his rights will not be violated and the GDF will be taking care of his needs.
After listening to Morris’s story Capitol News has spoken to its lawyers and will be seeking legal advice against the GDF for wrongful detention of Morris.