75 Venezuelans intercepted and deported

Seventy-five Venezuelan nationals, including adults and children, were intercepted around 06:45 hrs on Monday by police ranks on mobile patrol in the vicinity of Abram Zuil (seawall) on the Essequibo Coast.

According to a police report, the Venezuelans were traveling in a boat approximately 45 feet in length and eight feet in width, powered by two 75 HP Yamaha outboard engines.

Members of the Immigration Department were summoned, and it was determined that the Venezuelans had failed to present themselves to the Immigration Department or any official port of entry, having arrived via the Atlantic Ocean.

Authorities treated them humanely, providing basic necessities, including food, before placing them at an institution.

They were deported today to their country of origin with the necessary fuel and other amenities for their journey.

The group comprised 57 adult males, nine adult females, and nine children.