GEORGETOWN, Guyana (Village Voice News), Opposition Member of Parliament Sherod Duncan was today arrested by police after reportedly flying a drone in the vicinity of the Information Centre at Charity, where officials have been coordinating aspects of the response to the MV Barima tragedy.

According to Opposition MP Dr. Terrence Campbell, Duncan had earlier been instructed by police to leave the Charity Information Centre. Dr. Campbell said Duncan complied with the instruction and departed the location. However, he later flew a drone over the Information Centre area from another location. Dr. Campbell maintains that Duncan’s actions were lawful and that flying the drone under those circumstances was not illegal.

Despite this, Duncan was subsequently arrested by police, prompting strong condemnation from opposition officials.