Merai at retirement age, asked to stay on for elections – Greene

Sergeant Melville (right) last evening collecting the winner’s trophy from Police Commissioner Henry Greene. Melville who was promoted to Corporal was also adjudged the best drill instructor for which he received a cash award.

Police Commissioner Henry Greene last evening confirmed that Assistant Commissioner Steve Merai has reached the age of retirement but said he has been asked to stay on the job until after elections.

In the meantime the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) is yet to release its findings into the stunning allegations made by Merai several weeks ago that members of the Guyana Force’s hierarchy have ties to members of the drug trade.

Speaking to reporters following the conclusion of the Drill competition, Greene said that there has been no new development in the probe. “There has been no new information so