A senior official from the Guyana Police Force (GPF), Superintendent Mitchell Caesar was detained and questioned by United States law enforcement authorities at John F Kennedy International Airport in New York.
Confirmation by Vice President Jagdeo
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo confirmed the incident while addressing reporters during his weekly news conference.
During his media briefing, Vice President Jagdeo affirmed Superintendent Caesar’s encounter with US authorities.
Caesar, who heads the country’s Major Crimes Unit, underwent questioning during his transit through the airport.
Jagdeo emphasized that the matter had been brought to the attention of higher-ups within the police force, indicating that internal processes would address the issue.
No sharing of immigration information
Vice President Jagdeo underscored the US policy of not sharing immigration-related details with foreign governments.
This lack of direct communication complicates matters for Guyanese officials seeking information on such incidents.
However, Jagdeo asserted that if any criminal activity implicates government personnel, formal information sharing from US authorities would prompt swift action.
Caesar’s recent travel history
Media reports suggest that Superintendent Caesar had recently returned from India, where he purportedly underwent training. His transit through New York was part of his journey back to Guyana.
The timing of his detention raises questions about the nature of his travel and any potential reasons behind the US authorities’ actions.
Previous incidents of visa issues
This incident is not the first involving Guyanese officials and US immigration encounters.
Last year, Mae Toussaint Jr Thomas-Meerabux, then the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, faced a similar ordeal.
Her US visa was revoked while transiting through Miami International Airport en route to China, leading to her return to Guyana via the United Kingdom.
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