Vreed-en-Hoop man gets 48 months for Trafficking in Persons

Asif Mohamed Abrahim was on Friday sentenced to 48 months in prison for Trafficking in Persons and one month for assault for offences committed against a Venezuelan woman.

The offences reportedly between November 3, 2023, and January 18, 2024, at New Road, Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara, a police release said.

Magistrate Rabindranauth Singh handed down the sentence at the Vreed-en-Hoop Magistrate’s Court. The sentences will run concurrently.

If you or someone you know needs assistance, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security offers support through the following helplines: Domestic Violence – 914, Childcare Protection Agency – 227-0979, Trafficking in Persons – 227-4083 / 623-5030, Suicide Prevention (Esperanza Hotline) – 624-0079, Mental Health — 226-1416.