A member of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) was shot and injured during an exchange of gunfire along the Cuyuni River, Region Seven while performing border security operation on Friday.
Preliminary reports indicate that at approximately 12:03h, a GDF patrol escorting civilian commuters in accordance with established operational procedures came under hostile fire from the Venezuelan shore.
The patrol responded in keeping with operational protocols and successfully ensured the safe passage of all civilians.
One rank sustained injuries during the incident and was immediately administered first aid before being medically evacuated (MEDEVAC) to Georgetown for further treatment.
The rank is currently in a stable condition, and his family members were informed.
The Guyana Defence Force continues to maintain an active operational presence along the western border.
The Force said it remains fully committed to the protection of its personnel, the security of border communities, and the safeguarding of Guyana’s territorial integrity.
This is the second attack on the Guyanese military in less than one month. On May 4, GDF troops patrolling the Cuyuni River came under gunfire from unknown persons from Venezuela’s side, resulting in at least one soldier sustaining two gunshot wounds to his leg.
There has been a series of isolated attacks on the local army and civilians, in some instances, while traversing the waterways that border the neighbouring Spanish-speaking nation.
Just last week, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Dr Irfaan Ali, told this publication at a press conference that additional security assets have been deployed along its western border with Venezuela.
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