Police band members under close arrest over theft of model planes from reception

Eight members of the Guyana Police Force Steel Orchestra have been questioned and placed under close arrest following allegations that they stole exhibits from a recent reception.

The band members are accused of stealing model airplanes that were on display during a cocktail reception held last Thursday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre.

The theft was reported in other sections of the media yesterday. In response to the reports, police said a thorough investigation is being conducted by the Criminal Investigation Department Headquarters and a case file has been completed and sent for legal advice. It also confirmed that the ranks were questioned and placed under close arrest.