The police in Region 3 are probing the landing of a helicopter at the Ruimzigt, West Coast Demerara seawall and a man who exited the aircraft has since been taken into custody.
Regional Commander, Assistant Commissioner Simon McBean last evening told Stabroek News that around midday yesterday, the police received a report that a helicopter had landed at the Ruimzigt, WCD seawall.
He said a male who exited was detained by police and subsequently handed over to the police.
McBean added that when the police arrived at the scene the helicopter was “long gone”.
Stabroek News understands that the helicopter is registered locally.
“We are investigating to determine what exactly transpired,” McBean said.
The man was last evening handed over to ranks of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Eve Leary who are spearheading the investigation.
In a short video seen by this newspaper, the helicopter which is blue and white in colour was seen taking off. The man had already exited.
In another video, he was seated in a car surrounded by residents of the area as they awaited the arrival of the police.
