Jan 3, 2026
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GGDMA backs GGMC crackdown on illegal mining, smuggling
The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) has expressed full support for the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) in its recent crackdown…
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Gold seized in Georgetown operations targeting illegal trade
A quantity of gold was seized during joint enforcement operations in central Georgetown targeting illegal mining and the unlawful trade in precious metals on Saturday.…
Gold prices hit historic $4,000 per ounce amid market uncertainty
Gold prices surged to a record high of $4,000 per ounce on Tuesday, driven by strong investment demand, geopolitical tensions, and expectations of U.S. Federal…
SOCU seizes gold, over $17M in cash in latest crackdown
Authorities have intensified their crackdown on illegal gold mining and smuggling operations, with the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) announcing the arrest of a Brazilian…
SOCU operation: Essequibo miner arrested, gold, cash seized
A gold miner and businessman from the Essequibo Coast was arrested on Tuesday during a Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) operation. According to a release,…
Large quantity of gold, millions in cash seized in alleged smuggling attempt
Officers from the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) intercepted an alleged gold smuggling attempt in Georgetown on Thursday, detaining four people and seizing gold and…
Jagdeo: Greater enforcement actions needed against gold smuggling
The government wants to see greater enforcement actions against gold smuggling in Guyana, said Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo. The Vice President made these remarks…
Nazar yet to report claims of gold smuggling, assassination to authorities
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has once again called on sanctioned businessman Nazar “Shell” Mohamed to provide the authorities with any valuable information he has…
Major illegal gold smuggling operations disrupted, over $26M seized
In a major intelligence-led joint operation conducted on Wednesday in Lethem, Region Nine, officers of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) successfully intercepted an illegal…