An advertisement posted on Sunday on the Sheriff News Network Facebook page showing two Sheriff Security officers holding spades has been removed after drawing public attention in the wake of a viral video of its owner Ameir Ahmed assaulting a man with the same implement.
The advertisement promoted the company’s security services and featured the two uniformed officers posing with spades.
After Kiskadee Watch contacted Ahmed for a comment yesterday, he said he was unaware of the advertisement, explaining that he is currently out of the country.
“I just spoke to them. Not professional. I not in Guyana so I not checking. Thanks for bringing it to my attention,” Ahmed said.
The advertisement was subsequently removed from the page.
The post came after a video circulated on Sunday showing Ahmed repeatedly striking a man with a spade while another individual restrained him. Ahmed has defended his actions, saying the incident occurred several months ago after $9 million was stolen from his vehicle at the Sheriff Street Bond.
The video has since sparked widespread discussion on social media over the use of force shown in the incident.
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