Reg. 3 Commander sent on admin leave, cops under close arrest; PME expected Sunday

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 ||𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄

The Guyana Police Force wishes to update the public that the probe continues in relation to the circumstances surrounding the death of Adriana Younge.

Thus far, investigators have contacted and questioned the proprietor of Double Day Hotel and Bar and all employees who were present at the establishment on the day of the incident. A number of police ranks of Regional Division #3 were also questioned.

In keeping with the Guyana Police Force’s Standard Operating Procedure, Assistant Commissioner Khalid Mandall, Commander of Regional Division #3, has been sent on administrative leave to facilitate the investigation. Additionally, three other ranks are under close arrest.

At this juncture, the investigators are still interviewing persons who can assist with the investigations.

The family of Adriana has identified a pathologist of their choice, who is expected to arrive in Guyana on Sunday, April 27, to perform the post-mortem examination with the Guyana Police Force’s independent pathologist. The post-mortem examination is a critical aspect of the investigation to confirm the cause of death of Adriana Younge.

Guyana Police Force will provide updates as the investigations unfold.