Police are investigating a report of an alleged kidnapping involving a 29-year-old Cuban national, which was made on Wednesday June 3, 2026.
Initial enquiries revealed that a 25-year-old Cuban national reported that the victim was allegedly being held against his will and that a demand for money was reportedly made for his release.
Acting on information received, police ranks conducted enquiries and viewed CCTV footage from a location on North Road, Georgetown. Further investigations led ranks to Grove, East Bank Demerara, where the alleged victim was located in a motorcar along with other persons.
A search was conducted, during which an air pistol matching the description of the object seen in a photograph connected to the report was found inside the vehicle.
Three persons were arrested and escorted to Police custody. They are a Police Constable of Grove, East Bank Demerara; a 23-year-old Cuban national labourer of Grove, East Bank Demerara and a 41-year-old taxi driver of Middle Road, La Penitence, Georgetown.
Three other persons were also detained for questioning. They are a 28-year-old mechanic of Grove, East Bank Demerara; a 47-year-old driver of Grove, East Bank Demerara and a 34-year-old unemployed Cuban national of Grove, East Bank Demerara.
Two motor cars and several cellular phones were taken into possession and lodged as part of the investigation.
The alleged victim was also interviewed by investigators and placed into Police custody. Further enquiries have revealed inconsistencies surrounding the initial report, and investigators are continuing efforts to determine the full circumstances of the matter.
Investigations are ongoing.
