Five Chinese nationals, ages 34, 53, 31, 59, and 50, are expected to make their court appearance after they were arrested and charged in relation to alleged immigration offences.

Police stated that the individuals were initially arrested on June 16, 2026, at the Rock Creek Mining Area, Puruni, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), during an enforcement operation after they were allegedly found engaged in illegal mining activities.

However, checks of their travel documents revealed that they had overstayed their permitted time in Guyana. They were subsequently charged and processed to appear in court.