Farmers of Canje, Berbice, are accusing stray catchers deployed in the area of wantonly impounding their animals, even when they are clearly under their watch.
The issue was raised by the residents with attorney and PPP/C MP Anil Nandlall during a visit to the area on Tuesday, when they vented their frustration at the situation.
During the bottom house meeting, which was held at Reliance, East Canje, Berbice, frustrated villagers said the stray catchers have been abusing their power. Some stated that they would be looking after the animals and the catchers would still round them up and impound them. “I bring them animals out of the yard and when me go to lock the gate, be time me look back, them done reach and lock up my goats,” a resident said.
