Blanhum is new crime chief

Wendell Blanhum

After being put on hold by President David Granger almost three weeks ago, the Guyana Police Force yesterday announced a major shakeup of senior officers in several positions including the posts of Crime Chief, Divisional Commander `C’ Division and Tactical Services Unit (TSU).

In a press release, the force said that Senior Superintendent Wendell Blanhum is now the head of the Law Enforcement. The new crime chief who acted as second in command to this post replaces Assistant Commissioner Leslie James. James has been posted to the Office of the Commissioner of Police.

Stabroek News was told that Blanhum will commence his