…illegal gun, spent shell found in tinted car carrying Azruddin Mohamed – Police
The United States (US)-sanctioned and indicated Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed was among three men arrested after a shooting incident at the residence of Senior Superintendent of Police Prem Narine, Head of the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Special Branch Unit, at Barr Street, Kitty, Georgetown, on Monday night. Narine is a key witness in ongoing extradition proceedings involving Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed.
Police said on Tuesday that they are investigating the discharge of a loaded firearm with intent and the possession of a firearm and ammunition without a licence following the incident, which occurred at about 23:45h on October 12.
According to preliminary investigations, Narine was at home when he observed a black Toyota Allion motor car, registration number PXX 5300, travelling slowly along Barr Street, Kitty. The vehicle passed his residence before returning to the area a short while later.
Police said that as the car approached his residence on the second occasion, Narine heard what appeared to be a gunshot. He took cover and discharged several rounds from his service firearm in the direction of the vehicle, which subsequently drove away.
The car was later intercepted at the junction of Vlissengen Road and Sandy Babb Street, Kitty.
The occupants were identified as Azruddin Mohamed, 39, of Houston, East Bank Demerara; Mario Mohamed, 25, of Timehri, East Bank Demerara; and Eugene Thorne, 35, a driver, also of Timehri.
The three men were arrested and taken to the Kitty Police Station.
Police said that a search of the vehicle, conducted in their presence, led to the discovery of a .32 Taurus pistol without a serial number and three live rounds of .32 ammunition. The men were subsequently arrested.
Police also recovered one .32 spent shell on the southern side of Barr Street, obliquely opposite Narine’s residence, and four spent 9mm shells.
The firearm, ammunition, and spent shells were lodged, pending ballistic examination. Investigators said that they are also reviewing CCTV footage from the area as they continue their probe.
The three men remain in Police custody.
According to preliminary investigations, Narine was at home when he observed a black Toyota Allion motor car, registration number PXX 5300, travelling slowly along Barr Street, Kitty. The vehicle passed his residence before returning to the area a short while later.
Police said that as the car approached his residence on the second occasion, Narine heard what appeared to be a gunshot. He took cover and discharged several rounds from his service firearm in the direction of the vehicle, which subsequently drove away.
The car was later intercepted at the junction of Vlissengen Road and Sandy Babb Street, Kitty.
The occupants were identified as Azruddin Mohamed, 39, of Houston, East Bank Demerara; Mario Mohamed, 25, of Timehri, East Bank Demerara; and Eugene Thorne, 35, a driver, also of Timehri.
The three men were arrested and taken to the Kitty Police Station.
Police said that a search of the vehicle, conducted in their presence, led to the discovery of a .32 Taurus pistol without a serial number and three live rounds of .32 ammunition. The men were subsequently arrested.
Police also recovered one .32 spent shell on the southern side of Barr Street, obliquely opposite Narine’s residence, and four spent 9mm shells.
The firearm, ammunition, and spent shells were lodged, pending ballistic examination. Investigators said that they are also reviewing CCTV footage from the area as they continue their probe.
The three men remain in Police custody.
Magistrate’s warning
The incident comes against the backdrop of ongoing extradition proceedings involving Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, in which Narine has been a witness.
On September 30, Guyana Times reported that Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman had warned those involved in the proceedings against drawing children and spouses into social media exchanges surrounding the case.
The warning followed testimony from Narine, who told the court that a photograph featuring him, President Dr Irfaan Ali, his wife, and his 11-year-old son had been circulated on social media with what he described as a derogatory comment.
Narine said he believed the publication was intended to intimidate him because of his testimony, and expressed particular concern that his son’s face was visible in the photograph.
The post was made from the “Hana Khamelia” Facebook account, which has been publicly associated with Hana Mohamed, the sister of Azruddin Mohamed and daughter of Nazar Mohamed. A similar post was subsequently shared on a Facebook page bearing the name “Azruddin Mohamed, Leader of the Opposition – Guyana”.
Defence Attorney Siand Dhurjon told the court that he had no knowledge of the publication and said it would be unfortunate for children or spouses to become involved in the political fray.
The Magistrate had previously warned Hana Mohamed against making social media posts concerning the extradition case after Narine and prosecutor Glenn Hanoman raised concerns about material published from the same account.
The incident comes against the backdrop of ongoing extradition proceedings involving Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, in which Narine has been a witness.
On September 30, Guyana Times reported that Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman had warned those involved in the proceedings against drawing children and spouses into social media exchanges surrounding the case.
The warning followed testimony from Narine, who told the court that a photograph featuring him, President Dr Irfaan Ali, his wife, and his 11-year-old son had been circulated on social media with what he described as a derogatory comment.
Narine said he believed the publication was intended to intimidate him because of his testimony, and expressed particular concern that his son’s face was visible in the photograph.
The post was made from the “Hana Khamelia” Facebook account, which has been publicly associated with Hana Mohamed, the sister of Azruddin Mohamed and daughter of Nazar Mohamed. A similar post was subsequently shared on a Facebook page bearing the name “Azruddin Mohamed, Leader of the Opposition – Guyana”.
Defence Attorney Siand Dhurjon told the court that he had no knowledge of the publication and said it would be unfortunate for children or spouses to become involved in the political fray.
The Magistrate had previously warned Hana Mohamed against making social media posts concerning the extradition case after Narine and prosecutor Glenn Hanoman raised concerns about material published from the same account.
Narine’s testimony
Narine’s role in the extradition proceedings has also been examined during cross-examination by the defence.
During the extradition proceedings, Narine testified that, based on information available to him, he considered Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed a threat to society and national security.
Narine made the assessment during cross-examination in September, while rejecting suggestions by defence counsel that his involvement in the extradition case was politically motivated. He also denied receiving instructions from President Dr Irfaan Ali to ensure the arrests of Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, in October 2025.
The US is seeking the extradition of Azruddin Mohamed and his father over allegations including wire and mail fraud, money laundering, conspiracy, and customs violations linked to an alleged US$50 million gold export and tax-evasion scheme.
They were each granted $150,000 bail pending the outcome of the extradition proceedings and were ordered to surrender their passports and report to the Ruimveldt Police Station as directed by the court.
Narine’s role in the extradition proceedings has also been examined during cross-examination by the defence.
During the extradition proceedings, Narine testified that, based on information available to him, he considered Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed a threat to society and national security.
Narine made the assessment during cross-examination in September, while rejecting suggestions by defence counsel that his involvement in the extradition case was politically motivated. He also denied receiving instructions from President Dr Irfaan Ali to ensure the arrests of Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, in October 2025.
The US is seeking the extradition of Azruddin Mohamed and his father over allegations including wire and mail fraud, money laundering, conspiracy, and customs violations linked to an alleged US$50 million gold export and tax-evasion scheme.
They were each granted $150,000 bail pending the outcome of the extradition proceedings and were ordered to surrender their passports and report to the Ruimveldt Police Station as directed by the court.
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…illegal gun, spent shell found in tinted car carrying Azruddin Mohamed – PoliceThe United States (US)-sanctioned and indicated Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed was among three men arrested after a shooting incident at the residence of Senior Superintendent of Police Prem Narine, Head of the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Special Branch Unit, at Barr Street, Kitty, Georgetown, on Monday night. Narine is a key witness in ongoing extradition proceedings involving Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed.Police said on Tuesday that they are investigating the discharge of a loaded firearm with intent and the possession of a firearm and ammunition without a licence following the incident, which occurred at about 23:45h on October 12.
According to preliminary investigations, Narine was at home when he observed a black Toyota Allion motor car, registration number PXX 5300, travelling slowly along Barr Street, Kitty. The vehicle passed his residence before returning to the area a short while later.
Police said that as the car approached his residence on the second occasion, Narine heard what appeared to be a gunshot. He took cover and discharged several rounds from his service firearm in the direction of the vehicle, which subsequently drove away.
The car was later intercepted at the junction of Vlissengen Road and Sandy Babb Street, Kitty.
The occupants were identified as Azruddin Mohamed, 39, of Houston, East Bank Demerara; Mario Mohamed, 25, of Timehri, East Bank Demerara; and Eugene Thorne, 35, a driver, also of Timehri.
The three men were arrested and taken to the Kitty Police Station.
Police said that a search of the vehicle, conducted in their presence, led to the discovery of a .32 Taurus pistol without a serial number and three live rounds of .32 ammunition. The men were subsequently arrested.
Police also recovered one .32 spent shell on the southern side of Barr Street, obliquely opposite Narine’s residence, and four spent 9mm shells.
The firearm, ammunition, and spent shells were lodged, pending ballistic examination. Investigators said that they are also reviewing CCTV footage from the area as they continue their probe.
The three men remain in Police custody.Magistrate’s warning
The incident comes against the backdrop of ongoing extradition proceedings involving Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, in which Narine has been a witness.
On September 30, Guyana Times reported that Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman had warned those involved in the proceedings against drawing children and spouses into social media exchanges surrounding the case.
The warning followed testimony from Narine, who told the court that a photograph featuring him, President Dr Irfaan Ali, his wife, and his 11-year-old son had been circulated on social media with what he described as a derogatory comment.
Narine said he believed the publication was intended to intimidate him because of his testimony, and expressed particular concern that his son’s face was visible in the photograph.
The post was made from the “Hana Khamelia” Facebook account, which has been publicly associated with Hana Mohamed, the sister of Azruddin Mohamed and daughter of Nazar Mohamed. A similar post was subsequently shared on a Facebook page bearing the name “Azruddin Mohamed, Leader of the Opposition – Guyana”.
Defence Attorney Siand Dhurjon told the court that he had no knowledge of the publication and said it would be unfortunate for children or spouses to become involved in the political fray.
The Magistrate had previously warned Hana Mohamed against making social media posts concerning the extradition case after Narine and prosecutor Glenn Hanoman raised concerns about material published from the same account.Narine’s testimony
Narine’s role in the extradition proceedings has also been examined during cross-examination by the defence.
During the extradition proceedings, Narine testified that, based on information available to him, he considered Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed a threat to society and national security.
Narine made the assessment during cross-examination in September, while rejecting suggestions by defence counsel that his involvement in the extradition case was politically motivated. He also denied receiving instructions from President Dr Irfaan Ali to ensure the arrests of Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, in October 2025.
The US is seeking the extradition of Azruddin Mohamed and his father over allegations including wire and mail fraud, money laundering, conspiracy, and customs violations linked to an alleged US$50 million gold export and tax-evasion scheme.
They were each granted $150,000 bail pending the outcome of the extradition proceedings and were ordered to surrender their passports and report to the Ruimveldt Police Station as directed by the court.Discover more from Guyana Times
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