Azruddin Mohamed released on bail after Guyana vessel confrontation

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Guyana’s Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and MP Natasha Singh-Lewis have been released on bail following a nighttime confrontation involving security forces on the Demerara River.

Authorities from the Guyana Police Force and Coast Guard reported that they intercepted a “go-fast” vessel at high speed near Friendship, East Bank Demerara. Officials alleged the vessel failed to respond to sirens and claimed to have seen a bag thrown into the river during the pursuit. The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) stated that neither Mohamed nor the vessel were licensed to operate in Guyana’s waters. During a search, authorities reportedly found a licensed firearm belonging to another opposition lawmaker.

Opposition members have strongly disputed the official account, claiming the vessel was already docked when police arrived and denying any high-speed chase occurred. Lawmakers have characterized the incident as political harassment and the “weaponization” of state security forces. Mohamed was released on G$100,000 bail, while Singh-Lewis was released on G$200,000 bail.

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Azruddin Mohamed · Guyana Defence Force · Guyana Police Force · Maritime Administration Department · Natasha Lewis · Natasha Singh-Lewis · Odessa Primus

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[○ 1 SOURCE] A licensed firearm belonging to another opposition lawmaker was found during the search. villagevoicenews.com
[DISPUTED] Opposition MP Natasha Singh-Lewis was released on G$200,000 bail. bahamasspectator.com · stvincenttribune.com · villagevoicenews.com · antiguatribune.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Officers observed a bag being thrown from the vessel into the river during the pursuit. bahamasspectator.com · villagevoicenews.com · antiguatribune.com · www.cbc.bb
[DISPUTED] Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed was released on G$100,000 bail. bahamasspectator.com · villagevoicenews.com · antiguatribune.com
[DISPUTED] A vessel was traveling at high speed and failed to respond to sirens, leading to a pursuit. bahamasspectator.com · haitigazette.com · stvincenttribune.com · villagevoicenews.com · antiguatribune.com · +1 more
[● 2 SOURCES] The vessel and Azruddin Mohamed were not licensed or authorized to operate in Guyana's waters. villagevoicenews.com · www.cbc.bb
[DISPUTED] The vessel was already docked when authorities arrived and no high-speed chase occurred. bahamasspectator.com · villagevoicenews.com · www.hgptv.com