Guyana reaffirms commitment to dismantling transnational criminal networks

Guyana on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling transnational criminal networks and pledged deeper cooperation with regional and international partners to combat organised crime and narco-terrorism.
The government’s statement comes amid reports that the United States has deployed three warships off the coast of Venezuela, expected to arrive by the weekend, as Washington intensifies its military campaign against Latin American drug cartels.
Guyana said it views with grave concern the threat posed to regional peace and security by transnational organised crime and narco-terrorism, often involving criminal networks such as Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles, which some countries have designated a terrorist organisation.
The government noted that such networks threaten peace, undermine democracy, weaken state institutions, and jeopardise human development.
“By confronting transnational organised crime and narco-terrorism with unity, we reaffirm our dedication to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the region remains a zone of peace,” the government said.
The statement added that President Irfaan Ali has pledged Guyana’s support for a collaborative, integrated approach to tackling cross-border crime.