On his first official visit to Berbice yesterday, acting Police Commissioner Seelall Persaud heard from residents that piracy was a key problem and he acknowledged that it was a major concern.
Continuing the force’s effort to strengthen ties with communities, Persaud interacted with residents on the Corentyne from Corriverton and Friendship.
When the floor was opened for discussion at both forums, the predominant concern raised was piracy. In recent weeks, around 10 men have either been killed or are missing and feared dead after piracy attacks on the Corentyne.
While many persons asked what is being put in place, an executive member of the Upper Corentyne Chamber
