14 in custody as cops smash suspected Linden gangs

Sep 13, 2019 News

Police appear to have dismantled what they believe are two gangs that were operating out of Linden, following the arrest of 14 suspects yesterday.
The early-morning operation was spearheaded by ranks from the Major Crimes Unit and the Tactical Services Unit (TSU).
Police also seized a number of items, including a part of a Guyana Defence Force uniform during the six-hour operation.
Some of the detained alleged gang members are said to have implicated an ‘E’ Division detective in their operations. The rank has since been transferred. Commissioner of Police Leslie James is said to have been briefed on the matter earlier this week.
Those arrested have been identified as Rodwell Fraser, 20, of 255 Amelia’s Ward, Linden. He is being investigated for arson and possession of military paraphernalia including two camouflage shirts.
Uriel Lewis, 28, of 464 South Amelia’s Ward, Linden, is being investigated for arson and possession of narcotics.
Lennox Estwick called ‘Matthew’, 23, of 640 South Amelia’s Ward, Linden, is being investigated for possession of military paraphernalia and six suspected incendiary devices.
Orin Valladares, 33, of 88 Buxton Side Line Dam, East Coast Demerara; Samuel France, 26, of 646 South Amelia’s Ward, Linden; Leslie France, 22, of 464 South Amelia’s Ward, Linden; Mark France, 19, of South Amelia’s Ward Linden; Rondel Wilson, 25, of 1271 Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden, Jamain Lewis, 23, of 111 Tucber Park, New Amsterdam, Berbice; Lennox Oneil Estwick, 20, of 640 South Amelia’s Ward Linden; Lennox Blackman, 30, of 13 South Amelia’s Ward, Linden, and Marvin Fraser, 20, of 227 South Amelia’s Ward Linden. They are all being investigated for the offence of arson.
Adrian Webster called ‘Dutchin’ 20, of 26 Canvas City Wismar Linden is being investigated for possession of narcotics and unlawful possession of a motorcycle, while Sheldon St. John called ‘Yankee’, 36, of G-31 Canvas City, Wismar, Linden, is being investigated for unlawful possession of a motorcycle and fraudulent imitation of an identification mark.
Police sources have indicated that the operation is a direct result and spin-off of the ongoing gang wars between the ‘Mob Family’ and a gang being headed by an ex-policeman, who is wanted for the attempted murder of two women.
The members of these gangs are reportedly battling for turf rights.