As the search continues for the four prisoners who escaped from the Mazaruni jail on Tuesday, several persons including a number of prison officers and the father of one of the escapees are currently in police custody.
Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum told Stabroek News that the father of one of the escapees has since admitted to making arrangements to transport the prisoners from Bartica to Parika via boat following their escape.
Blanhum said the man was arrested based on intelligence gathered. He will be escorted to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today for further questioning.