The Guyana Police Force is assuring the general public that it is continuing to aggressively pursue its crime fighting strategies in the maintenance of its mandate of public safety and security.
These intelligence- led strategies include mobile, foot and bicycle patrols; roadblocks, raids and searches among others; along with the support of the Community Policing Groups.
The constant operational activities have led to an overall decrease of 29.8% in serious crimes for this year so far, compared to the same period last year, the force said.
There has also been a 38.4% decrease in armed robberies where firearms were used by the perpetrators and a 47.7% decrease in armed robberies where other instruments were used. Murder has seen a 22.9% decrease with 37 to date this year compared to 48 for the similar period last year.
Recognising that criminal- minded persons have been riding motor cycles and bicycles in their robbery attacks on citizens, extensive campaigns are ongoing in the Police Divisions to rein in and detain these vehicles and arrest persons.
Countrywide operations by the Force’s Narcotics Department also, have resulted in a total of 111 kilograms 11.4 grams of cannabis sativa (marijuana) and 267.2 grams of cocaine being interdicted and a number of persons have been prosecuted.
Notwithstanding the assiduous efforts in its crime fighting posture, the Guyana Police Force is reminding members of the public to remain security conscious as they go about their daily endeavours and urge that, in addition to other safety precautions, they seek to refrain from moving around with large sums of cash and avoid routines in their movements, wherever practical.
The Guyana Police Force is looking forward to the continued support of the public who can confidentially communicate tips and information to the Force through the following numbers:
Headquarters-226-6978/225-8196, 225-2700/225-6411
Region # 1-777-5007/688-7084
Region # 2-771-5004/774-4222
Region # 3-268-2338/2329
Region # 4 ‘A’-227-1149/225-3064
227-1270/227-1611
Region # 4 ‘B’-608-2284/ 2160251/0252/0253
Region # 4 ‘C’-229-2700-2750/2019
Region # 5-232-0313/232-0291
Region # 6-333-2151/333-5564
Region # 7-455-2222/2241/2238
Region # 8-638-8440
Region # 9-772-2087/2005
Region # 10-444-3429/444-3512/3297
