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The Guyana Defence Force Lieutenant who is presently before the court on armed robbery charges was dismissed from the organization following last Friday’s conclusion of court martial proceedings against him.Lieutenant Madainey Humphrey was implicated in an alleged robbery attempt at the Julian Ross Landing in January this year,Jason Chimera Capitals Jersey, when he reportedly led a gang of ganga-smoking soldiers to the area.Lieutenant Madainey HumphreyA statement from Army Headquarters Camp Ayanganna stated that the GDF,Brooks Orpik Capitals Jersey, upon investigating the matter,Vincent Lecavalier Lightning Jersey, took the decision to court martial the Lieutenant who was found to have disobeyed a lawful command. He was also found to have been in breach of the Force’s Standing Orders, charges to which he pleaded guilty.His sentence to dismissal was unanimous. He was represented by Attorneys at Law Mr. Bernard DaSilva and Ms. Beverly Bishop.On April 22,Matt Cullen Penguins Jersey, Lieutenant Humphrey appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry to answer to the charge of robbery under arms. The matter has been transferred to the Bartica Magistrate’s Court.“The Guyana Defence Force reiterates that,J.T. Miller Rangers Jersey, it will not waiver in its complete intolerance for indiscipline and will continue to hold its members accountable for any diversion from its Standing Operation Procedures,Kris Letang Penguins Jersey,” the statement said.Following reports of the alleged incident,Teemu Pulkkinen Red Wings Jersey, Chief of Staff,Mario Lemieux Penguins Jersey, Commodore Gary Best visited the area and assured miners that the Guyana Defence Force would deal condignly with the officer and his ranks if they were found to be culpable.He had indicated that bringing the soldiers to justice will send a signal to other ranks in the Guyana Defence Force that such behaviour has serious consequences and that there was no way it would be allowed to continue.He had also issued a statement in the form of a paid advertisement that no member of the Guyana Defence Force has the authority to inspect any mining licences or inter-meddle into any mining activities once they are not accompanied by an official of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission.“Members of the mining community must not submit themselves to any actions by Officers and soldiers of the Guyana Defence Force acting alone with respect to enforcement of laws governing mining in Guyana,Jeff Beukeboom Rangers Jersey,” the Chief-of-Staff had stated.He made it clear that the Joint Services stand ready to work with the mining community to make their operational environment safe and peaceful. |
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