See below for a statement from the Guyana Defence Force:
The Guyana Defence Force wishes to condemn and debunk a social media post which alleges that the Venezuelan military conducted operations in Guyana’s territory, that destroyed two excavators in Region 7. Such reckless and irresponsible posts only serve to unnecessarily increase public tension and anxiety about Guyana’s national defence and security.
The Guyana Defence Force and its Joint Service partners remain alert and vigilant on our borders. We therefore wish to advise that all reports of any unusual activity be first verified before releasing such reports to the public, as fact.
The Force takes this opportunity to urge social media commentators and outlets to be ever cognisant of the environment and be mindful of the impact of the information they disseminate.
Additionally, the public is further advised that such information can also be verified by checking publications of mainstream media entities and personalities.
