(Kaieteur News) – The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has detained the captain and a senior Transport and Harbours Department (THD) official as part of an ongoing criminal probe into the recent maritime tragedy involving the MV Barima on 18th July, officials revealed during a briefing at the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Kingston last night.

Addressing reporters, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill and maritime officials outlined the current status of police detentions, operational responsibilities, and efforts to reconcile discrepancies between vessel manifests and actual cargo loaded.

Speaking on the legal proceedings, it was confirmed that the vessel’s captain remains in police custody without formal charges filed yet, following a court-approved extension of his detention period.