2 in custody for execution of GGMC employee

Police have now arrested two persons who are assisting with the investigation into the execution of a Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) engineer, Trevor Abrams.

Crime Chief Leslie James told this publication that in addition to the suspect whom the Police have found a false license plate with, another person has been taken into custody. The Crime Chief noted that the two suspects are working along with the Police as the investigation continues.

James further revealed that the Police have received other leads and are currently following those. “We are doing everything to ensure that we get justice,” he stated.

Abrams, 31, of Lot 129 Samatta Point, Grove, East Bank Demerara (EBD), was executed on Friday while driving along the Little Diamond Public Road, EBD.

According to information received, the young man was driving his Silver Grey Toyota Allion bearing registration number PSS 6855 when another car pulled up alongside him. Several gunshots were reportedly heard as the two cars sped away.

However from all indications, Abrams attempted to escape and accelerated, but crashed into a utility pole and ended up in a nearby canal. The man was rescued by public-spirited citizens and rushed to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Police have since confirmed that a high powered assault rifle was used to carry out the attack on the Government employee.

However, the first suspect, who resides at Covent Garden, EBD, was taken into custody along with a motor car suspected to be the getaway car.

According to information reaching this newspaper, a false number plate was found in a drum on the man’s premises on Sunday which he claims was placed there by someone. Sources also stated that upon the arrival of the Police at his residence, he went into hiding but eventually came out to be questioned by the investigators.

During questioning, his story had several loop holes hence he was taken into custody along with the car bearing registration number PLL 5966 at the Diamond Police Station.

The man claimed that the car was rented to someone on the day of the shooting. When asked to produce the name and telephone numbers of the client, he was adamant to reveal same. The Toyota Carina AT 212 Silver grey car had damage consistent with a vehicular accident.

Investigators are of the view that the man along with an accomplice might have committed the murder but there needs to be circumstantial evidence, a senior Police rank stated. He added that the Police are verifying whether the man was a deportee. The motive behind the murder is yet to be discovered.