The Ministry of Home Affairs at a Press Conference today informed the public that the Guyana Police Force – CID Trafficking in Persons Unit, in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security C-TIP Unit and the Ministry of Home Affairs, conducted a cordon and search operation at Red Dragon Night Club. The raid occurred on March 4th, at approximately 2:30 in the wee hours, based on received intelligence.
This club is situated on Robb Street,
During this operation, forty-four female foreign nationals were discovered and taken into protective care. They are currently being offered various care services by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security.
The Guyana Police Force has launched an investigation into alleged acts of trafficking in persons and other forms of exploitation and abuse. Additionally, law enforcement officials discovered a .32 Taurus pistol and eight rounds of ammunition on the premises.
The Ministry will provide further updates as they become available.
The Ministry of Home Affairs, the Guyana Police Force, Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, and other anti-trafficking in persons stakeholders will continue to engage the public and monitor such establishments.
