The Ministry of Home Affairs today said that the Guyana Police Force – CID – Trafficking in Persons Unit, in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security – C-TIP Unit and the Ministry of Home Affairs, conducted a cordon and search operation at Red Dragon Night Club, situated on Robb Street, Georgetown, on Monday, March 4th, 2024, at approximately 2:30 am, based on received intelligence.
During this operation, 44 female foreign nationals were discovered and taken into protective care, a release from the Ministry of Home Affairs said today. They are currently being offered various care services by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security.
The police force has launched an investigation into alleged acts of trafficking in persons and other forms of exploitation and abuse. Additionally, law enforcement officials discovered a .32 Taurus pistol and eight rounds of ammunition on the premises.
The ministry says it will provide further updates as they become available.
