Georgetown: Law Enforcement and Investigation Division (LEID) officers of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) successfully detained a motor vehicle containing a large quantity of chicken and alcohol during recent operation.
The items were found stashed in a motor lorry at Dazzle Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara, where six persons were spotted, five of whom managed to escape.
The LEID was however able to apprehend the sixth individual who was later identified as Mr. Fazaad Hameed.
Mr. Hameed was previously apprehended in a similar operation at Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara where un-customed goods were also confiscated. The Revenue Authority has initiated court proceedings against Mr. Hameed.
In the course of operations, the LEID was also able to positively identify two other known smugglers among the five escapees, both of whom were previously apprehended by the Revenue Authority for knowingly dealing with un-customed goods and are facing charges in the Courts.
Legal proceedings for these offenses are in keeping with the provision of the Customs Act Chapter 82:01, with the overall objective being to curtail smuggling and similar activities that seek to defraud the state of revenue.
In this relentless campaign, the Authority continues to encourage members of the public to be forthcoming with information about persons and business involved, aiding or abetting in these illegal activities. Information can be reported to the LEID hotline 227-6060 ext 3204 – 12.
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