Boat captains freed of causing 10 deaths in Mazaruni collision

The two captains of the boats which collided in the Mazaruni River back in 2013, claiming the lives of 10 persons have both been found not guilty of causing the deaths.

Following deliberations yesterday afternoon, a jury unanimously acquitted both Cabesh Persaud and Devon Thomas on all 10 counts of manslaughter.

The former accused both expressed their gratitude to the jury for their verdicts.