As police await legal advice on possible charges against a dozen members of the Guyana Fire Service over thefts from the Fly Jamaica airplane that crash landed here last Friday, the firefighters have been granted their release on station bail, Crime Chief Lyndon Alves has said.
Speaking to Stabroek News via telephone last evening, Alves said the firemen, who were taken into police custody, were asked to post $100,000 each for their release. At the time, he was unable to say how many of the 12 firemen were able to post bail.
In addition, Alves explained that the police have sent the case file for legal advice and the file with advice is expected to be returned today.
On Friday last, shortly after the crash landing at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri, the firemen were accused of removing personal items belonging to the crew and passengers of the Fly Jamaica aircraft.
Initial reports had stated that 14 firemen were arrested, however Fire Chief Marlon Gentle clarified that 12 members were arrested. After a report was made to the police on Friday morning of personal belongings going missing, an investigation was launched. During that preliminary investigation, one fireman came forward with some of the stolen items.
