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Six Venezuelans screened in trafficking probe at Corentyne business

By Staff Editor Fri, October 9 2026, 2:03 AM GMT-4

Police investigating suspected trafficking in persons on Tuesday searched a business premises at No. 65 Village, Corentyne, where they found six Venezuelan females, including a 16-year-old.

According to a police statement, ranks acting on information executed a search warrant at the premises between 6.40 pm and 7.05 pm. The six, aged 16, 18, 21, 25, 25 and 32, were occupying separate rooms.

Police said they were questioned and screened for possible indicators of trafficking in persons, but none was identified during the initial screening.

They were subsequently escorted to the No. 51 Police Station for further interviews and screening.

The matter will be referred to the Trafficking in Persons Unit for further attention, particularly in relation to the 16-year-old, police said.

Investigations are ongoing.

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