nationals as a result of continuing investigations into the use of Guyana as a place for transshipment of drugs to the North American country. In a statement, Georgetown said that it welcomes the “significant development” in the actions taken on Thursday by OFAC after the US agency imposed sanctions against Guyana Police Force (GPF) Senior Superintendent Himnauth Sawh, among others, for drug trafficking. “In reference to this development, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has taken note and sent Senior Superintendent Himnauth Sawh on Administrative Leave with immediate effect to facilitate further investigations. Further action will certainly follow,” the Ministry of Home Affairs said in the statement.

It said through the Attorney General’s Office, the government will request details from OFAC through the Department of Justice, “a component of the United States government, to facilitate further investigations. “The details will guide the actions of the Police Service Commission (PSC) and, by extension, the Government of Guyana.” The Guyana government said it “remains unwavering in its commitment to eradicating drug trafficking and dismantling criminal networks that facilitate these illegal activities.

“Through robust enforcement strategies and enhanced monitoring measures, authorities will continue to fully pursue and prosecute offenders. This underscores the government’s dedication to preserving the integrity of the nation’s security interests. (Jamaica Gleaner)