The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has submitted a report of its findings on the circumstances surrounding the death of boat collision victim Mohamed Abdool Shameer to the police and the matter is now engaging the attention of the Force’s legal advisor.
MARAD head Claudette Rogers yesterday clarified that the report was handed over to investigators last Friday. Commander of `G’ Division Kevin Adonis had told Stabroek News late last week that he was told that investigators were awaiting a statement from MARAD which was needed to complete the police file. Adonis said that several weeks ago, following a visit from the dead man’s family, he had contacted his counterparts at Eve Leary who are now handling the matter. It was on that occasion that he was informed that they were awaiting a statement from MARAD.
Relatives had contacted Stabroek News complaining bitterly about the pace of the investigation. Though the collision occurred in the Pomeroon River, police were led to an area more than 60 miles away where Shameer’s half-clothed and decomposing body was
