Pact struck with Brazil for forensic testing

Seelall Persaud

Forensic samples taken in at least ten murder cases will be transported to Brazil in January for testing under a recently made arrangement between Guyana and the neighbouring country, according to  Crime Chief Seelall Persaud who said that this will be “highly complementary” to the work of the local police detectives.

Over the years, Guyana had been struggling to find reliable access to forensic analysis which is believed to be key to solving many high profile murder investigations.

Persaud, during a recent interview with Stabroek News, explained that the first request to Brazil for assistance in the