US wants imprisonment, asset seizures of drug traffickers/ money launders in Guyana

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Charge d' Affaires of the US Embassy, Bryan Hunte

 

By Leroy Smith

Charge d' Affaires, Bryan Hunte
Charge d’ Affaires, Bryan Hunte

[www.inewsguyana.com] – In one of the most clearest message of support to the Government of Guyana in its drug fighting efforts and the fight to bring drug traffickers and money launders to justice, United States Charge d’ Affaires Bryan Hunt said that capacity building for Guyanese security forces is critical but not sufficient in achieving the goals outlined under the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative.

In his address during a reception to honor General John Kelly, United States Marine Corps, Commander, U.S. Southern Command, Hunt said that the actions of the security forces must be complemented by robust programs in investigative and prosecutorial activities which result in the successful conviction and imprisonment of criminal elements.

Additionally, he was stern in stating that there needs to be more collaborative efforts which must be taken to cease the financial assets of criminal elements and dismantle their sophisticated money laundering networks.

Guyana has made moves in this regard with the establishment of the Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) and the United States of America stands ready to work with the Government of Guyana and other partners to ensure that the unit has the necessary training and assistance to operate effectively.

General John Kelly, United States Marine Corps, Commander, U.S. Southern Command [left].
General John Kelly, United States Marine Corps, Commander, U.S. Southern Command [left].
Meanwhile, the visiting US Commander General in his remarks noted that drug trafficking is a cancer in every society.

He said that despite the many relationships which are shared and incidentally tremendous among nations, there are several common threats which include human rights violations, human trafficking, economic development and drug trafficking.

The US Marine official arrived in Guyana on Tuesday for a two day visit, fulfilling an invitation which was extended to him several months ago by Head of the Guyana Defense Force, Brigadier Mark Phillips

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3 COMMENTS

  1. In the united states ppl are just like so many in Guyana, the BIG difference is when you get catch you go to jail, in the lawless country called Guyana you get a promotion like the shoe store man in law that had the two SUV at he house keeping and he work with GRA,,he take nuff money at he get big job but is guyana so do not match the US with GT

  2. more to ponder: if u dont have connections in ports of entry and exits you cant haul big loads of drugs..
    if you dont have connections at the airport with customs and immigration and security and some low level people who handles baggage u can haul these drugs through airports..
    The US big man must talk about his country and the people that work the ports of entry..U bet they take their bribes n kick backs to turn a blind eye to drugs entering on such a massive scale…Its a supply n demand issue..

  3. Additionally, he was stern in stating that there needs to be more collaborative efforts which must be taken to cease the financial assets of criminal elements and dismantle their sophisticated money laundering networks.
    Mooklall must be messing he under pants when reading this…
    From selling bora to becoming one of de richest in Guyana with powerful connections to those in Customs and Immigration and Police and Army.
    the mookster anonymous source will will soon dry up..
    Maybe the Mookster have the goods on tape of the US big man too.

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