The Chairwoman of the Lancaster/ Hogstye Neighbourhood Democratic Council was on Sunday placed into custody after she and others were caught removing PPP/C flags from poles along the Manchester Public Road, Corentyne Berbice.
Commander of Region Six, Shivpersaud Bacchus in a statement to the press yesterday explained that police received a report around 5.20 pm on Sunday that Sharon Smith, who is also a social worker of Alness Village, Corentyne, with others were “using a ladder pulling down” all the PPP/C flags which were placed on poles along the Manchester Public Road.
Based on information gathered from residents within the area, Smith along with others allegedly used a vehicle, GYY 9312, which reportedly belongs to her, to remove the flags.
Residents took pictures and videos of the incident which shows a man climbing a ladder placed in the back of Smith’s truck with a hammer in hand which he used to hit off the political party’s flags.
According to Bacchus, the police responded and picked up the said flags that were on the ground at the time and arrested Smith for unlawfully removing the display of official electoral campaign materials.
He added that an investigation is currently ongoing.
